La Paloma residents ask help from leaders

By TONY VINDELL Coming from a modest background does not necessarily mean one has to live in the dump, but that is how a half dozen residents of La Paloma feel today. They said the street in front of their dwellings is one of the worst in Cameron County and no one is paying attention …

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Student uses science to build better life

From one year in a foster home to teen pregnancy, it wasn’t always clear to Jovita Viveros that college was in her future, but Texas Southmost College has made it possible, and now she is on her way to becoming the first college graduate in her family. The 20-year-old is a student in TSC’s Medical …

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Local students enhance biomedical tech knowledge

Special to the NEWS Texas State Technical College keeps up to date with the latest technologies, such as those commemorated on Feb. 16 of each year on Innovation Day that will benefit students for success. TSTC’s Biomedical Equipment Technology program recently incorporated into its curriculum a Stryker Tower, which provides visualization and documentation for various …

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Dolly Vinsant moniker donated to SBHS

Special to the NEWS It was a sad day for the community in 2007 when Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital closed its doors in San Benito. After a few years, the building was sold, and in April 2013, when Southwest Key Program renovated the facility to accommodate the children in residence, the Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital …

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Beltran makes musical moves in Tucson

By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the NEWS Former SBHS student Gabriella Beltran from the class of 2017 recently found herself performing every night for two weeks in Tucson for the musical production of “Wicked.” In late January, the “Wicked” touring company arrived in Tucson, where Beltran is working on her master’s degree. Looking for local …

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Paz named new Chamber director

By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the NEWS The San Benito Chamber of Commerce welcomed its new director last December. Phoebe Paz, 20, is a Texas Southmost College Junior studying Economics & Finance. She will be transferring to UTRGV next fall and plans to graduate in 2023. Paz has been with the Chamber since last August, …

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Dotson Betts, one of RGV’s first black educators, pride of SB

By LEO RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS “Always make your good better and your better the best.” That is a quotation attributed to Melissa Dotson Betts. In an era when schools were segregated and black children were not allowed to attend classes beyond eighth grade, Melissa Dotson Betts, a black educator from San Benito, was …

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Sabercats best ’Hounds in playoffs

By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com The Edinburg Vela Sabercats defeated the San Benito Greyhounds, 17-7 during their bi-district playoff football game on Thursday, Nov. 11. The ’Hounds scored during the first quarter but had trouble getting into the endzone the remainder of the game. Near the end of the first quarter, the ’Hounds scored a touchdown …

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Communities host Thanksgiving events

NEWS Staff Report This week and next week, communities will host events for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. The Los Indios Police Department will host a Senior Citizen Appreciation Thanksgiving Dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 23. The dinner will take place at the Diamantina Community Building at 109 E. Sixth St. from 5-7 p.m. The San Benito …

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EDC examines VARCO agreement and grant guidelines

By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito EDC Board of Directors discussed the VARCO agreement and changes to its grant guidelines during a regular board meeting on Monday, Nov. 1. VARCO Agreement The EDC Board discussed changes to the agreement between the San Benito EDC and VARCO. Board member Deborah Morales questioned if a penalty …

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