Jun 13 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the NEWS A quiet celebration of stories—told, remembered, and lived—is taking place in San Benito this Father’s Day weekend. On Saturday, June 14, The Shop with a Little Bit of Everything will host a book signing and meet-and-greet featuring local author Beto Conde. The event is scheduled from 11 …
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Jun 13 2025
By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—The local public school district has released the latest episode of its online show, Super Talk. In it, Rio Hondo High School P-Tech junior Alexia Rodriguez spoke with RHISD Superintendent Raul J. Treviño about various matters concerning the district. Rodriguez immediately jumped into the questions, asking …
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Jun 13 2025
Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX — Mauro Garza announced this week that he will run as a Republican candidate for Cameron County Judge against Eddie Treviño. Garza released a launch video with his campaign announcement, outlining the reasons why he decided to run, including what he deemed as the mismanagement of county tax revenue …
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Jun 06 2025
NEWS Staff Report RIO HONDO, TX—Two family members with ties to a local business have been charged with allegedly conspiring to materially support a Mexican cartel previously designated as a foreign terrorist organization, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and related smuggling charges. The superseding indictment, returned May 22, alleges Maxwell Sterling Jensen, 25, of Draper, …
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Jun 06 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS A newly-constructed pergola that surrounds the memorial of music legend Freddy Fender has many similarities to what leaders said compares to where the City of San Benito is currently in its history. With careful consideration by its stakeholders, it will grow into a place of comfort and reflection. …
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Jun 06 2025
By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the NEWS The San Benito Economic Development Corporation [EDC] has filed a lawsuit against local resident Julian Rios and attorney Mark E. Sossi, alleging they unlawfully obtained confidential and privileged communications belonging to the organization. According to the legal filing, the EDC claims that Rios and Sossi “took possession of …
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Jun 06 2025
By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the NEWS The San Benito City Commission held a meeting on May 20. Stephanie Sarrionandia, Finance Director, presented the quarterly finance report for January to June of 2025. The total assets as of March 31, 2025, are $ 21,279,314 compared to the same time last year of $ 20,419,842. The …
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Jun 06 2025
Special to the NEWS HARLINGEN, TX—Driven by a passion for sustainability and a strong job outlook, students, who include Halle Cardenas of Los Fresnos, in the Wind Energy Technology program at Texas State Technical College (TSTC) are training to harness the power of renewable energy to help shape a cleaner tomorrow. Students in the program …
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Jun 06 2025
Special to the NEWS The National School Public Relations Association [NSPRA] recently announced the 2025 National School Communication Awards, with the San Benito SBCISD announcing that its Communications Department was honored with seven national distinctions in the Publications and Digital Media Awards category for the projects submitted for the 2024-2025 academic year. The NSPRA Publication …
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Jun 06 2025
Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX —A total of 21,417 delinquent tax notices for tax year 2024 have been mailed to real estate accounts that have not been paid, announced Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector Edelmiro “Eddie” Garcia this week. Garcia informed taxpayers who have not paid their 2024 taxes that alternative payment plans are available …
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