Jan 10 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The district portion of the San Benito Lady Greyhounds’ schedule is finally here and after two games, the team has an even record. The Lady ‘Hounds defeated Brownsville Hanna in the District 32-6A opener at home by a 59-19 tally. However, at Los Fresnos this week, San Benito …
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Jan 10 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—The Bobcats’ low-scoring first quarter of their District 32-3A clash against IDEA Weslaco Pike was just reason enough for Bobcats’ Head Coach Mike Alvarez to regroup and explain to his players just how they play their brand of ball. After Weslaco Pike trailed by only …
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Jan 10 2025
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX—A child missing from her South Padre Island family since the summer returned home last week. Rilee June Crouch, age four, was found in Panama, reports the Crouch family. Escorted by U.S. Marshalls, Lillian Buntin, the child’s mother, landed in Dallas, Texas, on Sunday night, Dec. 29. Rilee …
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Jan 10 2025
Special to the NEWS AUSTIN, TX—The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Take Care of Texas 2025 Art Contest has officially begun. This year’s contest theme is “ways to keep our air clean.” Students are asked to illustrate how they, along with their friends and family, help keep Texans’ air clean. The contest is open to …
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Jan 10 2025
Special to the NEWS HOUSTON, TX—U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced his resignation as chief law enforcement officer for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX) effective midnight, Jan. 19. The Southern District of Texas has jurisdiction in the Rio Grande Valley. “Serving as the 24th Presidentially Appointed U.S. Attorney for this incredible district has been …
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Jan 03 2025
By TSTC Communications Special to the NEWS HARLINGEN, TX —Fifteen Rio Hondo High School students are learning beyond the traditional classroom at Texas State Technical College’s (TSTC) Harlingen campus. The students are enrolled in dual credit classes in six of TSTC’s technical programs. The Rio Hondo Independent School District provides transportation for students going to …
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Jan 03 2025
Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—A male subject was recently arrested at Adolph Thomae County Park, accused of allegedly possessing “several Xanax pills,” according to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). According to a CCSO report, on Cameron Sheriff’s Deputies recently responded to the Adolph Thomae Jr., County Park, located at 37844 Marshall Hutts …
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Jan 03 2025
By ARABELLA SERRATA editor@sbnewspaper.com The Food Pantry of San Benito shared some successes and pitfalls its volunteers and directors saw in 2024, and how they hope to create a better year going forward. Forest Walker, Pantry Owner/President, shared her goals and general ambitions for 2025. “Our goal is to feed as many people and needy …
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Jan 03 2025
Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX—The US General Services Administration recently awarded a $264 million contract for the Gateway International Bridge Modernization Project. Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr., announced that the General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded a $264M contract to Brasfield & Gorrie LLC of Birmingham, Alabama for the Gateway International Bridge Land …
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Jan 03 2025
By ARABELLA SERRATA editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Cultural Arts Department (CAD) staff is reflecting on the events and programs they conducted throughout the year. In February, the department welcomed pop surrealist Veronica Jaeger for her exhibit, “Nova Aurora.” The art explored “Bubble Boy” and “Bubble Girl” and their “whimsical landscapes, blending folk stories, myths and …
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