Feb 07 2025
By ARABELLA SERRATA editor@sbnewspaper.com In the wake of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] activity in the Rio Grande Valley, many area cities, establishments, and law enforcement have come out to clarify how they will be interacting with ICE. The Department of Homeland Security [DHS] released a statement on Jan. 21 announcing the Trump administration …
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Feb 07 2025
By ARABELLA SERRATA editor@sbnewspaper.com The construction company VARCO recently filed a criminal complaint against San Benito City Manager Fred Sandoval for “official oppression.” The complaint was filed by Paul Serafy, an attorney representing VARCO. The complaint falls under Texas Penal Code 39.03. According to the official Texas Statutes website, official oppression can happen when a …
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Feb 07 2025
By ARABELLA SERRATA editor@sbnewspaper.com There was a show of support for San Benito City Manager Fred Sandoval during the City of San Benito’s regularly held meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Sandoval has been undergoing scrutiny from certain corners of the community after an online video segment was released showing him and EDC administrator Mario Palomo …
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Feb 07 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—Now that the Lady ’Cats finished the District 32-3A portion of their season in impressive fashion, postseason business is finally at hand. Owners of a five-game winning streak to close the district portion of their season, the Lady Bobcat Varsity Basketball Team will play in a …
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Feb 07 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhound Golf Team, which fields full varsity teams in each of the boys’ and girls’ divisions, are led by Head Coach Henry Valle for a 10th year. He plans to play each team in seven tournaments, and as February begins, the Greyhounds are on pace …
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Feb 07 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhound Varsity Basketball Team earned an important victory last week against the Brownsville Veterans Memorial Chargers, but San Benito was unable to flip that victory into a winning streak after losing at home to the Harlingen Cardinals on Tuesday. The loss prevents San Benito from …
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Feb 07 2025
By STEVE HATHCOCK Steve Hathcock has an extensive background in historical preservation and writing focused on South Texas. He has served as Chairman of the Cameron County Historical Commission for two terms and Vice Chair for two terms, having been a member since 2004. He is also a founding member of the Historical Foundation of …
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Jan 31 2025
By SANDRA TUMBERLINSON San Benito Historical Society A monument recognizing the contributions of San Benito’s Black pioneers is being dedicated on Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. The dedication will take place at the Callandret Black History Museum, located at 305 Doherty St., San Benito. The event, organized by the San Benito Historical Society, is part …
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Jan 31 2025
Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX—Cameron County recently announced that the Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission approved funding for the creation of the Laguna Madre Nature Center and improvements to Laureles Regional Park. The Laguna Madre Nature Center, approved for $1.5 million in funding under the Non-Urban Indoor Recreation Grant Program, will be located at …
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Jan 31 2025
Special to the NEWS An area man is being accused of robbing multiple stores on the same evening. According to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), on Jan. 21, 2025, at about 9:26 p.m., Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Korner Market on McCullough Rd., in San Benito, regarding an alleged robbery that had …
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