Husband calls 911 on wife

A 30-year-old San Benito woman is behind bars after her husband called 911, saying she allegedly took his father’s vehicle without authorization. According to a Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) report, on Monday, December 25, 2023, at approximately 2 p.m. Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence on the 32000 block of Barlow Rd. …

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Conjunto museum slates dance

NEWS Staff Report The Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame & Museum’s (TCMHFM) annual winter charity dance is just a few weeks away, and tickets to one of San Benito’s most anticipated events are still available. The 15th Annual Noche de Ronda Scholarship Dance is on tap for Saturday, February 10, 2024. The charity dance …

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Loera accused of violating order

Relationship issues landed a local man in the county jail, twice, on two consecutive days, for allegedly violating a court order and a family violence charge. On Friday, January 19, 2024, at around 10 p.m., Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence on the 100 block of South San Roman, in Los Fresnos, in …

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City hires director

The City of San Benito introduced Christine Lucio as its new Human Resources and Civil Service Director earlier this week. According to a City of San Benito press release, Lucio, who holds a bachelor’s degree in business management, has nearly a decade’s worth of experience in the human resources field, and served as a HR …

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City event rescheduled

The City of San Benito’s inaugural City Hall for All, which was first reported in last week’s edition of the San Benito News, has been rescheduled from Thursday, January 25 to Wednesday, January 31, 2024. The event is still taking place from 4-7 p.m. at Fire Station No. 1, located at 1201 S. Sam Houston …

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Chamber slates annual bike tour

The San Benito Chamber of Commerce (SBCC) is once again organizing its popular Resaca City Bike Tour, which attracts cyclists from across the Valley and beyond. This year, the bicycle tour will be held on February 17, a departure from year’s past when the event was held in early spring. The event was held in …

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Alleged assault investigated

LOZANO, TX—According to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), an area woman allegedly suffered extensive injuries at the hands of her uncle. According to a CCSO report, on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at around 2:30 p.m., Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence on the 29000 block of Strong Street in Lozano in reference …

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SWAT raids residence

A San Benito duo is facing serious drug-related charges after multiple law enforcement agencies raided a local residence prior to the New Year. According to a San Benito Police Department (SBPD) report, on Friday, December 29, 2023, the SBPD Special Investigations Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, members of the San Benito SWAT Team and Officers from …

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Man arrested for family violence

Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man on charges of family violence. According to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at around 10 p.m., Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence on the 25000 block of Avenida Margaret in the San Benito area regarding an alleged assault. Upon arrival, sheriff’s deputies …

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City Hall for All on tap

In an effort to help build community outreach, the City of San Benito is launching its inaugural City Hall for All initiative on Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at Fire Station No. 1, located at 1201 S. Sam Houston Blvd. Elected officials, city administration and various department directors will be on hand to …

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