Tag: Filemon Vela

Head Start gets $2.9M for new headquarters

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com U.S. Congressman Filemon Vela visited San Benito on Wednesday, August 21, to announce the awarding of a near $3 million loan to Neighbors in Need of Services (NINOS) Head Start. Vela said that the program was awarded a $2.9 million low interest loan. “It’s a very low interest …

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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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