Jul 28 2023
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS Closing in on two months since the San Benito City Commission terminated City Manager Manuel De la Rosa, the role is now being filled by a second interim employee. Despite the uncertainty in one of their top positions, the Commission is attempting to move forward with a “business …
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Jul 28 2023
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS At a time when healthcare is one of the most prevalent topics in America, many local entities are struggling to stay above water with their respective health care plans. The City of San Benito, however, has been thriving over the last few years since switching from a fully …
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Jul 28 2023
By GABRIEL CANTU TSTC Communications gabriel.cantu@tstc.edu HARLINGEN, TX—The job of an electrical lineworker is not for the faint of heart. It involves the high-risk challenge of working with electricity on utility poles in all types of weather while providing a vital service to a community. That said, the courageous men and women who become lineworkers …
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Jul 28 2023
By B. DAVIS Special to the NEWS Anyone who has lost a loved one recognizes how difficult it can be to hold on to the saying, “It takes time to pick up the pieces” or “time will heal.” With only a little over four months since her last hug, and smile, acclaimed local songwriter Tere …
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Jul 21 2023
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS Since 1980, Resaca Vista has been one of the most scenic properties in all of San Benito. A 39-house development situated on small piece of land along the Resaca, residents there have long enjoyed beautiful views of the resaca right in their back yard. While it is undeniably …
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Jul 21 2023
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS It’s been more than six years since the body of San Benito native Nahomi Rodriguez was found in a ditch just outside the Rio Hondo city limits. Rodriguez had been presumed missing for nearly a year after leaving work late one night in Harlingen. Now, Cameron County District …
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Jul 21 2023
Special to the NEWS According to a press release issued by the San Benito Police Department (SBPD) late Wednesday afternoon, on July 18, 2023, Juan Chavez Carrillo, a San Benito resident, was reported missing to the SBPD by family members. Carrillo is approximately 5’ 7” in height and is of a thin build, weighing approximately …
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Jul 21 2023
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS As football season quickly approaches, the San Benito coaching staff has already been long at work for the upcoming season. While most of the attention from the community this year will go to the varsity squad, coaches and trainers will have a different focus this coming weekend. The …
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Jul 21 2023
Special to the NEWS According to a Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) report, on July 17, 2023, a Cameron County Sheriff Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Northbound Expressway 77 near the FM 511 exit. Again citing the report, prior to initiating the traffic stop, the deputy observed a black Cadillac SUV weaving …
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Jul 21 2023
By GABRIEL CANTU TSTC Communication Specialist HARLINGEN, TX—Rio Hondo’s own Laura Trevino is one of a number of Texas State Technical College’s Dental Hygiene Program students training to meet the need for workers in Texas. According to a recent American Dental Association report, the dental sector is facing a serious workforce shortage. Vacant positions in …
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