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Bakery owners found guilty

Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX —On Wednesday, a jury found Abby’s Bakery owners guilty of harboring illegal aliens. Employees, prosecutors say, were living in a storage area with only one exit, sleeping on mattresses, and rarely had hot water. Two owners of Abby’s Bakery, located in Los Fresnos, have been convicted following the discovery …

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Leaders discuss festival’s financials

By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS During a City Commission meeting on Aug. 5, city officials released financial details about the one-day Resaca Fest event held during this year’s Independence Day weekend. City Financial Director Stephanie Sarrionandia provided various festival information during the public meeting four weeks following the July 5 event at Heavin …

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Teen dies in crash

NEWS Staff Report LOS FRESNOS, TX — A Fresnos teen died following a rollover crash which occurred last Tuesday, August 5, said officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The teen was identified as Angel Flores, 17, who DPS officials said died at the scene. A 17-year-old female driver was hospitalized, according to …

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Rio Hondo revenue surges

By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—The city’s economy is showing fresh signs of vitality. Recent data from the Texas Comptroller’s office reveals a notable nine percent increase in city revenue over the past year, signaling renewed energy among local businesses. This financial upswing matches reports from merchants who say customer …

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FLOWING BEYOND TIME: Betancourt’s enduring legacy lives on in San Benito

By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the NEWS Lionel Charles Betancourt’s life flowed like a steady river, reaching into every corner of the Rio Grande Valley community. His efforts spilled over wherever they were needed most, nourishing seeds of progress that sprouted and grew into lasting institutions. Born November 26, 1933, in Brownsville to Paco …

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Lady ‘Hounds begin volleyball season

By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX —The San Benito Lady Greyhounds began their volleyball season with dual match play against the host Pace Lady Vikings and the visiting McAllen Rowe Lady Warriors on Tuesday afternoon. In its first match against Rowe, San Benito lost in straight sets, 25-16, 25-21. The second match …

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Mike’s Supermarket welcomes new management

Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—Mike’s Supermarket, a long-standing cornerstone of the “Deep River” community, announced last week that it is now under new management. The new leadership team, led by Muhammad Ali noted that it is committed to enhancing the customer shopping experience while maintaining the small-town warmth and personal service that customers …

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PARTNERSHIP: Fred Booth welcomes Head Start on campus

By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS With the start of the 2025-26 school year, the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District will begin educating small children ages 3 to 4 in a building they and their loved ones can call their own, the Early Learning Center (ELC) at Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy. This …

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Siren sounds again

BY TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the NEWS On Tuesday, July 29, the wail of San Benito’s outdoor warning siren echoed from behind City Hall, marking its first test in nearly 20 years. With Texas still grappling with the aftermath of the Kerr County flooding that claimed hundreds of lives on July 4, 2025, the …

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Faith moves family forward

BY TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—At just 25 years old, Andres Vasquez Jr. is facing a diagnosis no one expects with a faith that has yet to waver. The young husband and father was diagnosed with Stage 3 High-Grade B Cell Lymphoma and has met each painful turn of this …

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