Tag: Nov. 4

Election Day to decide state, county races

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com After early voting brought in more than 1,500 ballots in the San Benito area, nearly 300 in Rio Hondo, roughly 800 in Los Fresnos and close to 20,000 throughout Cameron County, citizens who have yet to hit the polls will have one final opportunity on Election Day, scheduled from …

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NOT GUILTY: Jury dismisses terroristic threat charge against Mayor

Mayor Joe H. Hernandez

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A jury found San Benito Mayor Joe H. Hernandez not guilty Tuesday of making a terroristic threat against a former city commissioner. Following three trial postponements, testimony was heard on Monday, Nov. 4, and Tuesday, Nov. 5, before the jurors announced the not guilty verdict, which dismisses the …

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Trial in mayor’s case delayed until Nov. 4

Mayor Joe H. Hernandez

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The jury selection for San Benito Mayor Joe H. Hernandez’ trial has been delayed yet again. According to Melissa Zamora, Public Information Officer for the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office, cause for the delay was due to a court reporter having a death in the family. This marks …

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