Weslaco Chamber to Organize Candidate Forum on October 8th

Candidate Forum Announcement

Event: Weslaco Candidate Forum
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Business Visitors and Event Center, 275 S. Kansas Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596

Schedule:

• 6:00 PM: Weslaco Commissioner Candidates
• 7:15 PM: School Board Candidates

Join us for this informative forum hosted by the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. This event is an opportunity for candidates to share their platforms with the business community and the public.

Important Notes:

• This is a forum, not a debate or town hall.
• No campaigning or campaign materials will be allowed inside the venue.
• The event will be streamed on the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page and YouTube Page, as well as on Weslaco ISD KWES.

Candidate List:

Commissioner Candidates:

1. Isreal Gonzalez Jr. – At-Large
2. Johnny J. Salinas Jr. – At-Large
3. Abad Morales – At-Large

School Board Candidates:

1. Servando Javier Herrera – Place 4
2. Andres “Andy” Arredondo – Place 4
3. Oscar Caballero – Place 4
4. Benjain Castillo – Place 5
5. Jeffrey Everitt – Place 5
6. Alfredo Castaneda – Place 6
7. Dr. Joel Rivera – Place 6
8. Isidoro Nieto – Place 7
9. Paula Sanchez – Place 7

For further details, check the Texas Border Business article.