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Texas Democrats Make History in 2026 Midterm Elections
Democrats swept Texas’ statewide elections Tuesday, ending more than three decades of Republican control of the governor’s office. Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, becoming the first Democrat elected Texas governor since Ann Richards. UTRGV political science professor Mark Kaswan said voters’ frustration with rising costs, immigration enforcement and Republican policies contributed to…
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UTRGV Women’s Basketball Makes History With Record-Breaking 114-Point Victory
The Vaqueros made history in their season opener at the UTRGV Fieldhouse, earning a 67-point victory over Arlington Baptist. UTRGV finished the night shooting 64.4% from the field, making 38 of 59 attempts, and recorded 29 assists as five players finished in double figures. Jesslynn Jalomo and Kamryn McLaurin led the Vaqueros with 21 points…
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UTRGV Athletics Roundup: Vaqueros Open November With Dominant Basketball Wins and a Historic Tennis Milestone
The Vaqueros began the week of November 2 through November 5 with two victories on the basketball court, giving both programs a 1-0 start to their seasons. Women’s basketball delivered one of the biggest performances in program history, defeating Arlington Baptist 114-47 on Monday. The 114 points established a new program record for most points…