Weslaco, TX news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Weslaco, TX on Friday, October 16, 2026: Early voting starts Monday; Weslaco sports roundup. Also: Gary Groves and Julio Salinas, candidates for Texas House District 41, outlined their platforms today; Early voting for the 2026 midterm election begins Monday, October 19, across Texas. Weather: Mostly clear skies today with temps 60–70°F and winds up to 17 mph.

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Gary Groves and Julio Salinas, candidates for Texas House District 41, outlined their platforms today.KRGV · Oct 16, 9:28 PM · Around

News & local government

Early voting for the 2026 midterm election begins Monday, October 19, across Texas.MyRGV.com · Oct 16, 1:47 PM · Around
Texas early voting opens October 19 as election day approaches in the midterm cycle.Texas Border Business · Oct 16, 1:41 PM · Around

Safety & emergencies

A former St. John Paul II Academy teacher was arrested on child sex abuse charges.kiiitv.com · Oct 16, 3:47 PM · Around
A Starr County jail transport incident hospitalized detention officers and an inmate.KRGV · Oct 16, 12:38 PM · Around

Sports

Weslaco East head coach Carlos Cuellar was featured in a recent audio interview.ValleyCentral.com · Oct 16, 6:37 PM
5A-1 Region IV District 15 football standings were updated, tracking district competition progress.MaxPreps · Oct 15, 9:37 PM

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