Sanchez ousted from San Benito Commission

By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the NEWS At the regular meeting of the San Benito City Commission Tuesday evening, March 19, the fate of Carol Lynn Sanchez’s Place 4 Commissioner’s seat was settled by declaring it vacated by a unanimous vote. Resolution Number 2024-0319-003(R) passed, which officially made the position of Place 4 City Commissioner, …

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Man arrested for failure to register

LOS FRESNOS, TX—An alleged failure-to-register as a sex offender case has led to the arrest of an area man On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Investigators initiated an investigation in reference to an alleged Sexual Assault case in which the suspect was identified as Renato Rodriguez. According to the CCSO it …

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Wanted suspect in custody

A wanted fugitive was apprehended in the Resaca City last week. According to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), on Monday, March 18, 2024, Cameron County Sheriff’s Investigators responded to a residence in San Benito, in an attempt to locate a wanted subject. According to the CCSO, upon arrival, contact was made with the wanted …

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SBCISD earns ‘A’ rating

San Benito CISD officials have received an “A” rating for “Superior Achievement” under Texas’ School FIRST financial accountability rating system. As the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Financial Compliance website indicates, the state’s school financial accountability rating system – better known as the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) – ensures that Texas public …

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Arrests made in separate incidents

Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies executed a number of area arrests this week in separate incidents. WARRANT SERVED According to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), on February 14, 2024, Cameron County Deputies made contact with a complainant who filed a report alleging Indecency with a Child by Contact. According to a CCSO report, deputies were …

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Hog Waddle lineup stacked

Hog Waddle 2024 is shaping up to be the biggest and best Hog Waddle to date, as the annual concert is now a two-day event with stellar headliners scheduled to perform both days at the San Benito Fairgrounds. The headliner for Friday, March 22, is the legendary Little Joe y La Família, while on Saturday, …

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Former RHHS donated to City

RIO HONDO, TX—The Rio Hondo Independent School District (RHISD) Board of Trustees voted to donate the “old high school” to the City of Rio Hondo during a regular meeting held March 4, 2024. According to statement by the RHISD, the donation, which encompasses approximately two and a half acres of land, marks a pivotal moment …

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Villarreal arrested in stabbing

LOS FRESNOS, TX—Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating an alleged stabbing incident perpetrated against a 63-year-old man. According to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at about 4 p.m., Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence on the 36000 block of FM 2480, in Los Fresnos regarding an alleged …

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Bike tour set for Saturday

The San Benito Chamber of Commerce-sponsored 7th Annual Resaca City Bicycle Tour, originally scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, but posted due to inclement weather, is set to take place this Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024. In an earlier statement, Chamber leaders said that by postponing the event to this Saturday, there was a greater chance …

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Outlet offers U-Haul sharing

U-Haul Co. of Texas announced this week that Appliance Outlet in San Benito has signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the San Benito community. Appliance Outlet, located at 1235 E. Expressway 83, will offer essential services such as U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, moving supplies and in-store pickup for boxes. Normal business …

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