Jul 15 2022
By TONY VINDELL Special to the NEWS A new subdivision projected to go up across from the Resaca Shores neighborhood is getting closer to get the final approval from the San Benito City Council. Despite repeated concerns expressed by a number of residents about the project, the council approved a second and final reading for …
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Jul 15 2022
Special to the NEWS The driver involved in a car accident in La Paloma that resulted in the death of 21-year-old Emma Danielle Ybarra was sentenced to seven years in prison by the 357th District Court of Cameron County. According to court records, Martin Zamorano, Jr., 24, pleaded guilty and was convicted on one count …
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Jul 15 2022
Special to the NEWS On July 6, 2022, Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Castillo Road in San Benito, in reference to a male suspect seen allegedly cutting wires from a tower. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with Rodrigo Villarreal who matched the description of the suspect. According to a press statement issued by the …
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Jul 08 2022
By TONY VINDELL Special to the NEWS Changes made to the employees compensation plan and a number of resignations were two items approved by the San Benito Consolidated School District Board of Trustees recently. The school district administrative body met in a special meeting on Monday, June 27. The trustees met for about 40 minutes …
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Jul 08 2022
By TONY VINDELL Special to the NEWS That plate of fried shrimp people enjoy at their favorite seafood restaurants, such as the Blue Marlin or at El Pescador in San Benito could either be taken off the menus or cost a lot more. The tastier gulf- shrimp caught by trawlers from the Texas Gulf Coast …
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Jul 08 2022
By CHRISTINA SOSA Special to the NEWS David Leija said he first felt a stir in his heart to create the Tolerance Kindness Overcomes (TKO) Movement in 2018 after 11-year-old Bethany Thompson and 18-year-old Brandy Vela died by suicide after being bullied. Recently, following the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, TX, TKO president and …
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Jul 08 2022
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS Jesus Abrego, Jr. has been somewhat of an overachiever for most of his life. In high school he was a reoccurring member of the honor roll while maintaining his status as a standout varsity athlete for three years. In addition to being a two-way starter on the Greyhound …
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Jul 01 2022
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS With the start of high school football season less than two months away, the 2022 Greyhound schedule has been set and released to the public. Maintaining their status as one of the most competitive programs in the Valley, San Benito has loaded their non-district schedule with fellow Valley …
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Jul 01 2022
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS Despite a valiant effort against some of the top football programs in the entire state, the San Benito Greyhound 7-on-7 squad was eliminated from the tournament after finishing with a 2-2 record. The team, led by offensive stars Rodney Rodriguez, Atticus De Leon, and Fabian Garcia ended a …
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Jul 01 2022
By TONY VINDELL Special to the NEWS A new park by the Arroyo Colorado is coming soon to Rio Hondo and city hall is not letting the project go unnoticed. An artist’s rendition of the park greets customers as they enter the only Stripes convenience store on the east side of town. Known as the …
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