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Ruben O. Villarreal

Mayor of Rio Grande City

@MayorVillarreal

Ruben O. Villarreal was elected mayor of Rio Grande City in 2008. He was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley.

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Immigration

Why I welcome the National Guard to my town

By Ruben O. Villarreal, Aug. 20, 2014

As the mayor of Rio Grande City, I've seen firsthand how the recent influx of immigrants has overwhelmed local law enforcement. We need all the help we can get.