Region One board names executive director

Special to the NEWS The Region One ESC Board of Directors voted unanimously to select Dr. Daniel P. King as the new Executive Director of the Region One Education Service Center in a regular called Board Meeting in late April; his first day will be May 2, 2022. Dr. King has served 42 years in …

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May 7 election for San Benito, Rio Hondo, Los Indios nears

By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the NEWS The May 7 Constitutional Amendment election takes place this weekend for San Benito and its surrounding communities of Rio Hondo and Los Indios. On the ballots are two state constitutional amendments, another vote on the Cameron County Venue Project, and various candidates for the cities of Rio Hondo …

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Greyhounds set for Bi-district clash with Edinburg Vela

By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhounds are headed to the playoffs for the second straight year after compiling their most total wins in over a decade. The team ended with a 9-5 district mark; good enough for third place in District 32-6A and sets up a best-of-three- playoff series with …

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Hurtado learns from EMS recruitment team

Special to the NEWS Emergency Medical Services students from Texas State Technical College recently learned about some of the career paths available to them during a visit by members of the City of Pharr’s Emergency Medical Services recruitment team, some of whom are also TSTC alumni. The EMS professionals from Pharr discussed new equipment that …

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Olmito Lake Regatta attracts thousands

By RENE TORRES Special to the NEWS The talk around the Valley in 1927 was about the First Annual Regatta at Olmito Lake. It was advertised as a spectacular water show by the fastest boats of the era. John Rutledge, who was in charge of the event said, “Citizens who are planning to turn out …

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Trustees address salary concerns

By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the NEWS San Benito CISD Interim Superintendent Theresa Servellon is earning $800 per day, a pay rate that has raised some concerns among other board members, who said they had not been informed clearly about the decision. “Personally, I was surprised that the amount was significantly different than what was …

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Voters to decide fate of Cameron County Arena

By TONY VINDELL Special to the NEWS The fate of a proposed multipurpose arena/convention center to be constructed within the county will be known this Saturday when all the votes of a special election are in and counted. The project, expected to cost around $100 million, was on the ballot under Proposition A “authorizing Cameron …

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Search continues for new superintendent

By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the NEWS The search for San Benito CISD’s new superintendent is at a standstill, according to some district board members. Trustee Ariel Cruz said the board has already hosted a presentation from TASB (Texas Association of School Boards) but has yet to decide on the search firm to hire. Trustee …

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Deputies make two arrests locally

Special to the NEWS On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, Cameron County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to Montalvo Dr. in San Benito in reference to a family disturbance. The Sheriff’s patrol division learned that Carlos Ernesto Castro allegedly used his motor vehicle to crash into the victim’s vehicle and threatened to kill the victim and his …

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Zoo mourns the loss of Western Lowland Gorilla

Special to the NEWS Gladys Porter Zoo staff are shocked and devastated to relay the news that Martha, a beloved member of the Zoo’s Western lowland gorilla troop, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday night. She was 32 years old. “Martha loved to interact with the public. I remember she’d put her ear to the glass, tap …

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