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Norie vs. Rick: Mission mayoral candidates clash over city's future
By Carlos Martinez
Officials remember former Cameron County Commissioner John Wood
David Estrada
David Estrada
Reporter · Brownsville, TX
David Estrada has spent the last 5 years reporting on local government issues, previously working for the McAllen Monitor. He studied Political Science at the University of Texas at Brownsville, which fuels his passion for civic engagement.
More from David →Reporter · Monday, November 9, 2026 at 6:58 PM · 1 min read
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Former Cameron County Commissioner John Wood died over the weekend at 79. Wood retired in May following an expansive career in public service. He previously served as a Brownsville City Commissioner, Cameron County Commissioner for Precinct 2 and a commissioner on the Brownsville Navigation District, according to his obituary. Multiple officials [...]
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