LOS FRESNOS, TX—On Saturday, February 24, 2024, at about 6:30 p.m., Cameron County Sheriff Deputies responded to a residence on the 40300 block of Bill Davis regarding an alleged theft. According to a Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) report, deputies made contact with a 43-year-old male who reported that his 2015 Polaris Ranger and two …
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Mar 01 2024
Commission discusses finances
By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the NEWS The San Benito City Commissioners’ regular meeting on Tuesday, February 20 began with a “get out the vote” announcement stressing the importance of the coming March 5 election. City leaders also stressed that the City is in Stage 2 water restriction until further notice. San Benito Mayor Ricardo …
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Mar 01 2024
Missing person sought
LOS FRESNOS, TX —The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information leading to the whereabouts of a man who is reported missing. According to the CCSO, on Thursday, February 1, 2024, Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputes took a report regarding a missing person identified as Eddie Emanuel Lozoya. Relatives reported last seeing Lozoya on January 25, …
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Mar 01 2024
Man accused of retaliation
According to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at about 8 a.m., Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence at the 25000 block of Resaca Santa, in the San Benito area, regarding a welfare concern on a residence with reportedly opened and damaged doors. Upon arrival, sheriff’s deputies reportedly …
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Mar 01 2024
Uncle chocked, nephew arrested
A San Benito man is accused of assaulting and chocking his uncle. According to the Cameron County Sherriff’s Office (CCSO), on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at about 1 p.m., Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence on the 31000 block of PFC Juan Garza, in the San Benito area, regarding an alleged assault. Upon …
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Mar 01 2024
Campuses up for award
By LAURIE COKER Special to the NEWS The Feb. 20, 2024 San Benito CISD School Board of Trustees’ meeting commenced with the announcement that seven district schools were nominated for a prestigious national award. Notable among the nominees were La Paloma Elementary, Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary, Rangerville Elementary, and Sullivan Environmental Science Academy, …
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Mar 01 2024
CAD introduces new hire
By SBCAD Special to the NEWS The San Benito Cultural Arts Department (SBCAD) announced earlier this week that it has named a new Museum Administrative Assistant. The new hire, José Carlos is a native of the Rio Grande Valley and a young museum professional, SBCAD officials announced on social media. After graduating from Los Fresnos …
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Feb 23 2024
Callandret campus receives marker
By RAY QUIROGA publisher@sbnewspaper.com Inclement weather did little to dim the enthusiasm of Callandret family descendants and other attendees who gathered Saturday morning at the site of what was colloquially called the, “Joe Callandret Colored School,” located at 305 Doherty St., San Benito, for the presentation and unveiling of its Texas Historical Commission Marker. Today, …
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Feb 23 2024
Death penalty sought against Martinez
By RAY QUIROGA publisher@sbnewspaper.com BROWNSVILLE, TX—Cameron County District Attorney Luis V. Saenz announced this week that his office is seeking the death penalty against Rogelio Martinez, 18, of Brownsville for the October shooting death of San Benito Police Lieutenant Milton Resendez. Martinez is accused of being the shooter involved in Resendez’s death. Prosecutors are not …
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Feb 23 2024
Community rallies for Quinceañera
By LAURIE COKER Special to the NEWS In a touching gesture of community and caring, area residents have united to help organize a Quinceañera for a teen who resides at Sunny Glen Children’s Home in San Benito. Since the initial appeal for assistance, an impressive wave of donations has flooded in, ensuring an extra special …
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