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Gonzales is taking heat from the right for his vote in support of the bipartisan gun safety bill passed after the Uvalde school shooting.

Gonzales is taking heat from the right for his vote in support of the bipartisan gun safety bill passed after the Uvalde school shooting.

Gonzales is taking heat from the right for his vote in support of the bipartisan gun safety bill passed after the Uvalde school shooting.

Early voting is underway for the November midterms. Here's what you need to know about voting in West Texas.

Valencia Jaguars built a lead against Gadsden but couldn’t hold it.

September has been unkind to Valencia County high school football teams. Belen, Valencia and Los Lunas have combined for an 0-11 record during the month. October and district play are on the horizon, hopefully bringing new hope.

It was another challenging weekend for Valencia County high school football teams. While the Tigers, Jaguars and Eagles all lost home games, their head coaches believe they are improving as district play gets closer.

The Farmington Scorpions stung Los Lunas on Friday night in high school football, spoiling homecoming and ending the Tigers’ 16-game winning streak with a 26-11 victory at Willie Chavez Field.

The Chile Roaster trophy will remain in the halls of Los Lunas High School after the Tigers dominated the 74th annual Valencia Bowl with a 45-0 victory.