Nov 25 2022
By GABRIEL CANTU TSTC Communication Specialist It takes a talented individual to elevate art and design to the next level, such as in digital architecture. For one student at Texas State Technical College, he is well on his way. Charles Hervey, of San Benito, is a first-semester Drafting and Design student at TSTC’s Harlingen campus, …
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Nov 25 2022
By TONY VINDELL Special to the NEWS The San Benito CISD School Board of Trustees approved a stipend for school district employees as an incentive for staying with the district. The staff retention stipend was approved following an executive session held during the Tuesday, Nov. 22 school board meeting. In accordance to the measure, full-time …
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Nov 18 2022
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhounds continued their historic season with another dominant victory last week, advancing to the second round of the state playoffs for the first time since 2019. The ’Hounds walked out of their Bi-district matchup with a 49-14 victory over the La Joya Coyotes. In addition …
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Nov 18 2022
Special to the NEWS The women and men who served in the U.S. armed forces are honored each year on Veterans Day, and their transition back to civilian life can be an adjustment — especially when they head for college. That is where Texas State Technical College Veteran Services steps in. U.S. Air Force veteran …
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Nov 18 2022
By TONY VINDELL Special to the NEWS The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District has plenty of money both in cash and in investments. According to the last report, issued on Thursday, Nov. 10, at the financial committee meeting, the district has more than $68.6 million in both accounts. Just in cash, the district has …
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Nov 18 2022
By TONY VINDELL Special to the NEWS As the holiday season approaches, a number of citywide events are scheduled to take place and the community is invited to participate. The Lighting of the Christmas Tree is set for Dec. 1 and the parade is on Dec. 10. Mayor Rick Guerra made these announcements during the …
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Nov 18 2022
By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the NEWS Last week, San Benito CISD Board of Trustees Vice-President Janie Lopez was elected as District 37’s state representative, amassing 20,418 total votes, defeating Harlingen businessman, Luis Villareal’s, 18,963 votes. “As an educator and San Benito School Board Member, I saw the need in our communities for sound and …
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Nov 18 2022
Special to the NEWS Dalia and Miguel Rodriguez of San Benito received a fully reconstructed home through GLO’s HARP. Due to a storm, flood waters came up through the floor and caused so much damage, their home was unstable. “These keys (to their home) can actually be made of gold because this is the most …
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Nov 18 2022
Special to the NEWS At approximately 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, officers with the San Benito Police Department (SBPD) responded to the San Benito Post Office in reference to a bomb threat. According to a statement to the media and public released by the City of San Benito, an employee from the post office …
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Nov 11 2022
Special to the NEWS HARLINGEN—The 2022-2023 Harlingen Concert Association (HCA) annual concert series opens the season “Swingn’ and Singin’” with a return visit from the renowned Side Street Strutters. This popular jazz group’s performance will be on November 17 at the CFC Auditorium, 901 N. Loop 499 in Harlingen. In celebration of their 40th anniversary, …
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