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Democrat Colin Allred drops out of Senate race, announces run for 33rd Congressional District
Posted 7:54 AM 12/8/2025 by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune
Colin Allred is dropping out of the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and pivoting to run instead for the Dallas-based 33rd Congressional District.
Allred, a former Dallas congressman, was the party’s nominee for Senate in 2024, losing to Sen. Ted Cruz. In July, he launched a 2026 (More)
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Women, minority small business owners confused, worried after Texas kicks them off HUB program
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Trump is proposing a $12B aid package for farmers hit hard by his trade war with China
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Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion bid by Netflix
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Monday, Dec. 8, 2025: Mostly sunny, temps in the 60s
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Weslaco police search for woman accused of driving stolen vehicle into Mexico
Posted 9:20 PM 12/7/2025 by Claudia Garcia
The Weslaco Police Department is searching for a woman who allegedly drove a stolen vehicle into Mexico.
The unidentified woman is accused of driving a stolen Jeep Wrangler from Weslaco into Mexico through the Hidalgo Port of Entry on December 3.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact the Weslaco Police Department at 956-968-8591 or Weslaco Crime Stoppers at 956-968-8477.
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Trump slams pardoned Democratic congressman as 'disloyal' for not switching parties
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McAllen holiday initiative aims to promote local businesses
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Donna house fire suspected to be caused by Christmas tree
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Palm Valley Animal Society hands out pet food to more than 300 families
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WATCH LIVE: The 2025 McAllen Holiday Parade
Posted 3:59 PM 12/6/2025 by Claudia Garcia
Channel 5 News will be airing the McAllen Holiday Parade at 6 p.m.
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