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Converse voters reject proposition to leave VIA Transit service in decisive ballot outcome
By Jamal Thompson
Norie vs. Rick: Mission mayoral candidates clash over city's future
Carlos Martinez
Carlos Martinez
Senior Reporter · Brownsville, TX
Carlos Martinez is an investigative journalist with over 10 years of experience covering local and state government. A graduate of Texas A&M University, he previously reported for NPR's Texas affiliate before joining Brownsville Current.
More from Carlos →Senior Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 12:59 AM · 1 min read
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Mission mayoral candidates Ricardo Salinas and incumbent Norie Gonzalez Garza are making their case to voters ahead of December's runoff election, with different views on the city's finances, infrastructure and future growth. Gonzalez Garza received just under 25% of the vote in Tuesday's general election, while Salinas received more than 34%. [...]
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