Resendez killed in line of duty

Senseless act The San Benito Police Department (SBPD), the City of San Benito, Cameron County District Attorney Luis Saenz, and DPS held a joint press conference shortly after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at SBPD headquarters on N. Oscar Williams Rd. detailing the events leading to and immediately following the shooting death of SBPD Lieutenant Milton Resendez, …

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Reunion unites neighborhood

…And it feels so good Past, and present, residents of San Benito’s El Jardin “barrio” took part in a neighborhood-wide reunion at Ramsey Park, located within the neighborhood, along the Resaca on Saturday, October 14. Among those seen here are former and current neighborhood residents Rogelio Nunez, Cipirano Galvan, Liz Chavez, and Hector Barrera. (  …

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Alleged road incident leads to arrest

Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—According to a prepared statement by Cameron County Sheriff Eric Garza and the Cameron County Sherriff’s Office (CCSO), on Sunday, October 8, 2023, Cameron County Sheriff Deputies responded to the 37000 block of Marshal Hutts Road in Rio Hondo regarding an alleged road rage incident. Upon arrival, deputies spoke …

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Tax statements mailed countywide

Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX—Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector (CCTAC), Antonio “Tony” Yzaguirre Jr., informs property owners that approximately 219,233 tax statements for Tax Year 2023 were mailed to personal and real estate property owners this week. “If taxpayers have not received a tax bill, they can pay their taxes online at cameroncountytx.gov/tac or any …

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Chamber hosts Casino Night

By MELISSA DE LOS SANTOS Special to the NEWS The San Benito Chamber of Commerce hosts Casino Night on November 2, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Oak Hill Event Center in San Benito. The Chamber usually hosts Casino Night at the beginning of November as a fundraiser to assist its needs and help provide supplies …

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SB’s Castillo takes part in emergency drill

Plan for the worst TSTC Surgical Technology student Alexandria Benavidez (right), acting as an injured patient, is helped by firefighter Lilliana Nacianceno during an emergency drill on Oct. 12 at Valley International Airport. (Courtesy photo by TSTC) Special to the NEWS HARLINGEN, TX—More than 130 students from Texas State Technical College’s (TSTC) Harlingen campus participated …

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Tumberlinson leaves legacy as educator, leader

NEWS Staff Report Family man, mentor, friend, educator and leader are superlatives used to describe Robert Lake Tumberlinson, known to many, especially San Benito public school students of years past, as Mr. “T.” Tumberlinson, 85, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, October 16, 2023. According to his obituary, Tumberlinson was born March 27, …

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Trail event, food court highlight weekend

Holding court The City of San Benito, In conjunction with the Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum, is co-sponsoring a food court event on the museum grounds Saturday, October 14, 2023 featuring conjunto artists throughout the evening.                                  …

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Leaders address public works

By MELISSA DE LOS SANTOS Special to the NEWS The City of San Benito City Commission held a special meeting on September 26, 2023. Several topics of the evening revolved around the San Benito Public Works Department. Anibal Garcia, Public Works Director, presented on behalf of the department. The commission moved to approve Item 17 …

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Police see truck theft increase

Special the NEWS On Monday, October 2, 2023, San Benito Police Department (SBPD) officers reported a noticeable increase in theft, tampering, and burglaries of newer model Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra model trucks. According to a SBPD media release, three such trucks were targeted within the city over the weekend. According to the statement, one …

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