Jan 19 2024
HARLINGEN, TX—The sun was gleaming and a cold January breeze made its presence felt across South Texas, including at Texas State Technical College (TSTC) where more than 2,220 students began the spring 2024 semester on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The New Year brings a focused mindset not only to TSTC students who have goals that …
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Jan 19 2024
An Austin-based nonprofit is seeking the public’s assistance in suppling San Benito’s kennel. Luis Sanchez, Director of Public Relations and Communications of Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is hoping San Benito can step-up in support of the local kennel. “If people can’t open their homes to a pet, they can help keep them safe by donating …
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Jan 12 2024
By RAY QUIROGA publisher@sbnewspaper.com BROWNSVILLE, TX —The two men accused of fatally shooting San Benito Police Lieutenant Milton Resendez in October entered pleas of not guilty in a Cameron County courtroom Tuesday morning. Rogelio Martinez Jr., an 18-year-old Brownsville Southmost resident, and Rodrigo Axel Espinosa Valdez, a 23-years-old Mexican National, were charged with Capital …
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Jan 12 2024
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS The family of former SBCISD school board president Michael Vargas confirmed the death of the 37-year-old San Benito High School graduate in various social media posts last week. Vargas graduated from San Benito High School before moving on to Brown University and turning his focus to education and …
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Jan 12 2024
Cameron County officials announced the completion of Phase II South Parallel Corridor which links Paso Real to Sam Houston Blvd. in San Benito. The road connecting through the community opened Friday, January 5, 2024. According to County officials, this particular project consisted of the construction of a new, two-lane rural roadway from FM 509 (Paso …
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Jan 12 2024
On Sunday, December 31, 2024, at approximately 11 a.m., Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence on the 17000 block of FM 800 in the San Benito area regarding a suspected injury to a child. According to a Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) press release, upon arrival, Sheriff’s Deputies made contact with the mother …
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Jan 12 2024
According to the Cameron County Sherriff’s Office (CCSO), on Sunday, December 31, 2023, Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call at a residence on the 25000 block of FM 1846, in the San Benito area, regarding a reported unauthorized use of a vehicle. Upon arrival to the location, Sheriff’s Deputies made contact with a …
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Jan 12 2024
The popular Stripes convenience store located on the corner of South Oscar Williams Rd. in San Benito was reportedly robbed in the early morning hours on New Year’s Day. According to a City of San Benito press release, on January 1, 2024, at approximately 3:54 a.m., San Benito Police Officers responded to the Stripes convenience …
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Jan 12 2024
By CATHERINE DONNELLY Special to the NEWS PORT ISABEL, TX—One of three suspects apprehended and accused of an armed robbery here not only hails from San Benito, but was the subject of another recent arrest after law enforcement raided a Resaca City residence in November 2023. According to Cameron County District Attorney Luis Saenz, on …
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Jan 12 2024
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX —After a long break, the Lady ’Hound varsity basketball team hit the court in Brownsville last week for the 32-6A district opener. San Benito made a huge statement, blowing out the Hanna Golden Eagles in what was expected to be a tough test for the young …
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