EPISODE · Jul 24, 2025 · 5 MIN
A Young Democrat gives the Texas House Minority Leader a tour of Hidalgo County
from Rio Grande Guardian's Podcast · host Mario Muñoz
MCALLEN, Texas - Julio Salinas is chairman of Texas Young Democrats. On Saturday, July 12, 2025, Salinas took state Rep. Gene Wu of Houston on a tour of key locations in Hidalgo County. Wu is minority leader in the Texas House of Representatives. Following the tour, Hidalgo County Young Democrats met with Wu. They spoke about the “devastating impact” ICE raids were having on Valley communities. And they impressed upon Wu the need for more investment in the Democratic Party in the Rio Grande Valley. Salinas said he would like to see Texas House members come down to the Valley for an “unvarnished” tour, to see the sights the Rio Grande Valley Partnership does not take state lawmakers to when they do their bi-annual Valley Legislative Tour. At the conclusion of the meeting, Salinas gave an interview to the Rio Grande Guardian. Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.
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MCALLEN, Texas - Julio Salinas is chairman of Texas Young Democrats. On Saturday, July 12, 2025, Salinas took state Rep. Gene Wu of Houston on a tour of key locations in Hidalgo County. Wu is minority leader in the Texas House of Representatives. Following the tour, Hidalgo County Young Democrats met with Wu. They spoke about the “devastating impact” ICE raids were having on Valley communities. And they impressed upon Wu the need for more investment in the Democratic Party in the ...
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A Young Democrat gives the Texas House Minority Leader a tour of Hidalgo County
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