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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Congressman Vela meets with San Benito city officials

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com United States Congressman Filemon Vela visited the San Benito Municipal Building on Wednesday morning to meet with city officials and members of the community. Vela, who was elected to the newly formed 34th Congressional District of Texas, spoke for about 20 minutes to an audience that included the …

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: US Rep. Vela educates students about congressional role

By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS Congressman Filemon Vela visited with the students and staff of Dr. Raul Garza, Jr. Elementary School in San Benito on Wednesday morning. The visit was to introduce him to the students as well as offer a brief lesson in the government process. “I think it’s important to educate …

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