Dec 22 2023
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS The effect Head Coach Luis Garza has had on the basketball program in San Benito has been undeniable. A successful coach for nearly two decades in his hometown of Brownsville before joining the ’Hounds, Garza was the highest profile hire for the Greyhound basketball program since nabbing Valley …
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Dec 15 2023
NEWS Staff Report While the Resaca City’s always anticipated downtown holiday parade came and went last weekend, there are still plenty of activities and events area residents can look forward to these weeks leading up to Christmas. The San Benito Cultural Arts Center’s Castilian Roses in December exhibit is running through January 19, 2024 at …
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Dec 15 2023
Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a local woman on child endangerment charges. According to a Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) report, on November 30 of this year, Deputies responded to a residence in San Benito regarding a disturbance. Upon arrival, Sheriff Deputies were alerted that one of the parties to the disturbance was allegedly leaving …
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Dec 15 2023
LOS FRESNOS, TX—According to the Cameron County Sherriff’s Office (CCSO), on Sunday, December 3, 2023, Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies made contact with a male subject waving down vehicles by the intersection of Hwy 100 and Old Alice Road in Los Fresnos. The male subject was identified as Agustin Alvarado Hipolito who was allegedly carrying an …
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Dec 15 2023
The City of San Benito was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. According to Michele Mark Levine, Director of the Government Finance Officer Association (GFOA), this recognition represents a significant accomplishment by City of San Benito Administration and its finance department. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the GFOA of the United …
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Dec 15 2023
BROWNSVILLE, TX —Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector, Antonio “Tony” Yzaguirre is once again urging taxpayers to take advantage of tax discounts available to property owners who pay their taxes early. Payments made in December will receive a 1% discount for districts that offer those discounts. There are no discounts for taxes paid in January 2024, however …
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Dec 15 2023
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS RIO GRANDE CITY, TX—With the winter months upon us, the San Benito Lady Greyhounds’ Varsity Basketball Team continues to heat up. The Resaca City ladies notched their sixth win in the last seven games and have amassed 14 team victories before district play begins for the second consecutive …
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Dec 15 2023
NEWS Staff Report On Wednesday, the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District (SBCISD) Athletic Department announced the 2023 All-District High Football Selection honorees. Greyhound running back Fabian Garcia was named 32-6A Co-Most Valuable Player while teammate Karmyne Castilleja was named 32-6A Defensive Lineman of the Year. On offense, Aaron Corona was named Second Team All …
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Dec 15 2023
By RAY QUIROGA publisher@sbnewspaper.com itizens with preconceived notions of law enforcement will likely have them shattered after spending time with Cameron County Pct. 3 Constable Adrian Gonzalez. Currently seeking a third term in office, the veteran law enforcement officer is known for his boundless energy and consummate goodwill towards his constituents that goes above and …
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Dec 08 2023
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS At the end of last school year, SBCISD board members stressed to campus leaders a desire to create a National Honor Society at each of the 12 elementary schools within the district. While a few schools already took part in the program, several others immediately began the process …
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