Tag: domestic violence

MUM’S THE WORD: RH officials decline comment on Commissioner’s charges

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – City of Rio Hondo officials, police and legal counsel remain mum with regard to specific details on a July 7 incident involving former Cameron County District Attorney’s Office investigator and long-time Place 5 City Commissioner Joseph “Joe” Lopez, who faces domestic violence allegations. Specifically, Lopez …

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Commissioner accused of domestic violence

NEWS Staff Report Cameron County District Attorney’s Office investigator and longtime Rio Hondo City Commissioner Joseph “Joe” Lopez has been accused of domestic violence. According to Rio Hondo police, Lopez was arrested for domestic violence on Monday. Lopez, who took office in May 2012 but has served two prior terms, is accused of using his …

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Walk-A-Thon planned in memory of domestic violence victim

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Although it’s been a year since Nora Lisa Saucedo – a 1993 graduate of San Benito High School and victim of domestic violence – was killed, her memory lives on in her mother’s attempt to honor her by raising awareness about domestic violence. Daisy Ratliff, Nora’s mother, said …

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