Tag: Police Department

Officials recognize cadet efforts

By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – Shortly before a Rio Hondo City Commission meeting, cadets from the Texas State Technical College (TSTC) police academy received certificates of appreciation for their efforts at Rio Hondo’s National Night Out and the high school’s homecoming festivities. The 10 Valley cadets, who are students at the TSTC …

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City receives armored vehicle at no cost

Special to the NEWS The City of San Benito received a $733,000 multi-use armored vehicle free of charge this week. A reconditioned Mine Resistant Ambush Protection Vehicle (MRAP) was awarded to the City by a Sealy-based company that manufactures government vehicles, according to Assistant City Manager for Public Safety Art Rodriguez. Totally refurbished, the 2012 …

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