SB High alumna gives back to collegiate program

Special to the NEWS Texas State Technical College Biomedical Equipment Technology alumna Esmeralda Estrella developed a strong interest in helping people at a young age. Now she is helping to educate the next generation of biomedical equipment technicians as a new instructor at TSTC. The San Benito resident was introduced to the technical side of …

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Jail deficit too large, according to Judge

By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the NEWS After Tuesday’s Cameron County Commissioners’ Court meeting exited the Executive Session, commissioners and county jail representatives held a back and forth discussion on the state of county jails, their deficit, and their open and frozen employment positions. Tuesday’s meeting began with Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. reminding and advising …

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First Methodist continues program

By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS As San Benito CISD concludes its first week of school, over 100 students will be sporting brand new pairs of shoes thanks to the First United Methodist Church in San Benito. The church hosted its annual In His Steps program that focuses on making sure returning students are …

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Trevino signs disaster declaration

Special to the NEWS Earlier this week and effective immediately, Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr., signed and declared Cameron County an area of disaster in response to the emergency drought conditions and the “significant threats to life, health, and property.” According to a press release issued earlier in the week by the judge’s office, …

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Shots fired call leads to conviction

Special to the NEWS A 27-year-old man has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing numerous firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery this week. Marco Antonio Moreno pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing four semiautomatic rifles and five pistols while under felony indictment, according to a press release issued by the U.S. Department of Justice. According to …

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Morrow receives Official Texas Historical Marker

By SANDRA TUMBERLINSON San Benito Historical Society The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized three-time Gold Medal Olympian, and San Benito native, Bobby Joe Morrow as a significant part of Texas history with the awarding of an Official Texas Historical Marker. The designation honors Bobby Morrow’s Olympic accomplishments as an important and educational part of …

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Arrest made in case of missing backhoe

By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the NEWS An employee of the Rio Hondo Independent School District was arrested Tuesday for the alleged theft of a district backhoe. According to an RHISD press release, the $40,000 vehicle was first reported missing on July 21, followed by an investigation that is still pending arrests. “The public can …

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Paper boys lose jobs

By RENE TORRES As the uncertainty of today continues to haunt the public’s every move, there is still hope that it will not impede everyone from the will to live and work. In 1938, a group of workers in the RGV felt the pain of losing their jobs. It was then that Valley newspapers, with …

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Bridgefest returns to Rio Hondo to celebrate last Texan drawbridge

By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS With the summer days winding down, the Rio Hondo community has one more major event before the start of the school year, and it’s one week away. The fourth annual Bridgefest is set for Saturday, August 13 in Rio Hondo, and this year is shaping up to be …

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San Benito goes to water conservation Stage 2

By TONY VINDELL Special to the NEWS The City of San Benito is now under Stage 2 of its water conservation plan and residents should start making plans to follow through. The council approved the implementation of Ordinance Number 2376 during Tuesday’s Aug. 2 meeting. City Manager Manuel De las Rosa said he hopes the …

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