Gonzalez among new Kemper Scholars

By AMANDA ALANIZ UTRGV Six UTRGV students, including an individual from San Benito, recently were awarded scholarships from the Kemper Corporation’s philanthropic arm, the Kemper Foundation, and are now identified as Kemper Scholars. The new cohort of scholars for this academic year is: Kayla Flores, of Sullivan City, junior, Marketing major; Fatima Mancia Mendoza, of …

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Passport fair coming to SB

Special to the NEWS The Cameron County District Clerk’s Office will be hosting a Passport Fair in San Benito on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. The event will take place between 2-7 p.m. at the Cameron County Annex Building (also known as the old Levi’s Building) Meeting Room off of Expressway 83 in San Benito. The …

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HD dealer shuts doors in SB

By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the NEWS Mad Boar Harley-Davidson, formerly located at 3515 W Expressway 83, has been closed since its last day of operation on Oct. 31, 2022. The motorcycle shop has moved all its employees, gear and attire to its sister business in McAllen, Desperado. Both businesses were managed by the same …

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Man charged with Child Endangerment

Special to the NEWS On December 27, 2022, Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 3300 Block of Ricardo Rd. in San Benito, in reference to a family disturbance involving a firearm. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the alleged victim who stated she had a verbal argument with her spouse, Alfred Schuetze, due to …

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Cops search for armed suspect

Special to the NEWS San Benito police are searching for the perpetrator of an armed robbery which took place on New Year’s morning. According to a statement by the San Benito Police Department, at approximately 3 a.m., a male subject wearing a blue Nike-branded hooded sweatshirt and pants entered the Stripes convenience store located at …

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Officials discuss 2023 projects

By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the NEWS The City of San Benito is anticipating several major projects in 2023, which leaders wish to address with the State Delegation later this year. According to Public Relations Director David Favila, City Manager Manuel De La Rosa provided a list “to start important discussions to improve the quality …

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Conjunto HOF membership drive underway

By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the NEWS The Texas Conjunto Hall of Fame & Museum is promoting its new membership drive, which will help fund the completion of its museum projects in anticipation of the grand opening at the Azteca Building on Robertson Street. These projects include the recreation of a recording room as well …

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Ladies see streak snapped in thriller

By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS The San Benito girls’ basketball team has been on a rampage this month, posting an 8-1 record in Dec. to push their win total to 17. With just two more games left in the calendar year, the Lady ’Hounds were hoping to carry a five-game winning streak into …

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Stop leads to seizure

Special to the NEWS On Nov. 30, 2022, a Cameron County Sheriff’s K9 Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 281 in Los Indios on a gray in color SUV, for failing to maintain a single lane. According to a statement from the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), upon making contact, the deputy detected a …

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Man arrested on animal cruelty charge

Special to the NEWS On Dec. 19, 2022, Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 2000 block of Resaca Santa Dr. in San Benito, in reference to a canine disturbance. Upon arrival, Deputies made contact with a complainant who stated that her son observed their neighbor strangle their Chihuahua canine. According to a statement by …

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