The Border Organization

04/22/2026

Thank you to all the candidates and community members who attended The Border Organization’s 2026 City of Del Rio Accountability Session. Only one candidate chose not to attend (Arturo Rodriguez). Most of the candidates agreed to work with TBO on most of our issues. See our previous post to watch the session.

Border Organization leaders understand that nothing will change unless we hold our elected officials accountable to their commitments, and the best way to hold them accountable is with our VOTE and sustained, organized engagement.

Special thanks to San Felipe Exes for hosting and KWMC for live streaming.

04/10/2026

Come out next Wednesday to hear where each candidate stands on the issues that matter to the people of Del Rio.

We don’t just ask candidates for their opinions, we ask them to commit to working with us to resolve our issues.

Your vote is your voice. The Border Organization is building the power necessary to hold elected officials accountable to the commitments they make. Join us.

02/24/2026

Thank you 830Times and KWMC for getting this information out to citizens so they may cast an informed vote.

By Louis ZylkaThe 830 Times The Border Organization (TBO) hosted the Val Verde Primary Election Roundtable Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Iglesia Metodista Unida El Principe de Paz, 404 W. Chapoy […]

02/23/2026

The Border Organization leaders from Maverick County and City of Eagle Pass held their first Accountability Session on February 18, 2026. In attendance were 11 of the 16 candidates running for county judge or county commissioner precinct 1, 2, or 4. There were 90 to 100 people in attendance to hear the candidates answer the The Border Organization leaders’ questions concerning several issues.

The issues that were presented were; rescinding the Puerto Verde Resolution / the Sheriff's Department need for Collective Bargaining, better pay, more deputies, and acquiring a solid budget / reopening the community center at the VFW Park in Chula Vista / returning control of the June Edwards Community Center, the Quemado Cemetary, and the Quemado Library to Quemado citizens / setting a consistent date and time for county commissioner's meetings / and meeting with leaders of The Border Organization on a regular basis.

Present at the session were candidates for county judge Mr. Jerry Morales, Mr. David Saucedo, Mr. Domingo Rodriques, and Mr. Ruben Camarillo. Not present was candidate Ramsey English Cantu. Candidates for commissioner Precinct 1 were Poleth Gonzalez and Yolanda Ramon. Not present was Mario Cruz. Candidates for commissioner Precinct 2 were Roxi Rios, Rosy Cantu, and Tom Cary. Candidates for commissioner Precinct 4 were Maribel Garcia Rodriquez and Alejandro Esquivel. Not present were Anilu Morales Gonzalez and Hector Canales and Lupe Negrete.

The Border Organization would like to thank all community members and candidates who attended the accountability session. All the candidates answers were documented with a yes , a no, or a wishy-washy. Just as the candidates committed with a yes to most questions, the Border Organization commits to getting the vote out and letting voters know how the candidates answered the questions. The Border Organization leaders will hold the elected officials accountable to their answers.

02/16/2026

Some of our leaders went door to door in Precinct 4 of Val Verde last weekend to invite voters to our candidate roundtable this evening, Monday, 6-7 pm at Principe de Paz, 404 W. Chapoy St., Del Rio. Our leaders will be asking the candidates questions regarding water for colonias, animal control, 287g spending, and more. Please make a point to attend if you plan to vote in the Val Verde primaries.

Algunos de nuestros líderes recorrieron puerta por puerta el Precinto 4 de Val Verde el fin de semana pasado para invitar a los votantes a nuestra mesa redonda de candidatos esta noche, lunes, de 6 a 7 p. m. en Príncipe de Paz, 404 W. Chapoy St., Del Río. Nuestros líderes les harán preguntas a los candidatos sobre el agua para las colonias, el control de animales, el gasto de 287g y más. Si planea votar en las primarias de Val Verde, no se pierda esta oportunidad.

12/03/2025

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12/02/2025

Border Organization leader Patricio Garza delivered remarks at the Town Hall on water and sewer rates last night, proposing an affordable flat fee alternative to the city’s proposed rate increases. See more on 830Times

11/03/2025

Thank you 830Times for covering our latest action at city council. Our leaders remain persistent in addressing concerns with the city and forwarding solutions.

By Karen Gleason The 830 Times Members of The Border Organization during Tuesday’s city council meeting called for better communication after complaining the city manager had canceled a meeting between […]

09/22/2025

09/08/2025

Check out this new publication in Eagle Pass--The Daily Crossing. Border Organization leader and Eagle Pass citizen Dean Contreras is covering important ongoing issues in this newsletter. Show your support and interest by liking and sharing their posts and following their page!