Apr 02 2021
By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com Rio Hondo High School students visited SpaceX facilities in Boca Chica on Thursday, April 1. RHHS students, along with other high schools from the Valley, were invited to tour SpaceX facilities at Boca Chica. Earlier this month, high school students from Los Fresnos toured the facilities, Rio Hondo ISD Superintendent Roger …
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Jul 12 2016
Staff Report Every year, as football season slowly creeps back into our lives, the San Benito News gets you prepared by releasing our yearly RGV Football Preview. We will have a rundown of every team in the Valley, with an extra focus on local teams San Benito, Rio Hondo, Los Fresnos, Port Isabel, and both …
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Jul 01 2016
By Marina Wise Special to the News Rio Hondo Black and San Benito Purple wrapped up their fourth week of 7 on 7 on Thursday. With just two weeks left in their summer season, both squads are continuing to make the most of their games in terms of improving skills and team chemistry. San Benito …
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May 13 2015
NEWS Staff report The City of Rio Hondo made it clear that no change was needed for them after the reelection of Mayor Gustavo Olivares. The incumbent beat out the challenger, Alonzo Garza Sr., by a count of 232 to 151. “I thought the vote spoke for itself, the first time I only won by …
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Mar 13 2015
By PETE BANDA Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com After three dominating years as the starting center of the Rio Hondo Bobcats football team, John Reyes will be taking his talents to Brownwood, Texas. The Howard Payne University Yellow Jackets were so impressed by the overpowering and relentless style of play from the 3-time First Team All-District selection, that …
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Mar 11 2015
News Staff Report Elections for City Commission and Rio Hondo ISD board of trustees are set for May 9, with early voting taking place April 27 through May 9. Running for Mayor against incumbent Gustavo “Gus” Olivares is Alonzo Garza Sr. Want the whole story? Pick up a copy of the San Benito News, or …
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Feb 25 2015
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com “Rio Hondo is blooming at this time,” said Rio Hondo Mayor Gus Olivares of recent changes being implemented throughout the community by William Bilokury, the new Public Safety Director in charge of the Rio Hondo Fire Department and Rio Hondo Police Department. One area in which Bilokury is making …
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Feb 13 2015
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com With support from Rio Hondo’s Fire and Police Departments, Twin Palms RV Resort in Rio Hondo is gearing up to host its inaugural Blood Drive and Health Fair. Twin Palms Activities Director Sharon Taylor said, “The Police Chief (William Bilokury) is working with us. We will have air evacuation …
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Jan 30 2015
Special to the NEWS GLENDALE, Ariz.—Among the millions who will watch Super Bowl XLIX this weekend, many locals will undoubtedly be tuned in to the big game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. This year’s United States telecast will be handled by NBC and longtime broadcasters Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth, but local …
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Jan 16 2015
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Special to the NEWS Things are changing for the City of Rio Hondo, namely the faces of the fire and police departments. As of Dec. 8, 2014, William Bilokury is the new Public Safety Director in charge of the Rio Hondo Fire Department and Rio Hondo Police Department. Bilokury expanded, saying …
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By KREIG KOHL Special to the PRESS On June 28 Port Isabel City Commission held their regular second monthly meeting at the Port Isabel City Hall. Before the meeting began City Manager Jared Hockema spoke to a concerned citizen’s comment on the appointment of Commissioner Alaniz. The citizen was concerned that Alaniz … Continue reading [...]
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com On June 21, 2022, South Padre Island history was made on National Go Skateboarding Day. The South Texas skate scene rallied together to commence the first ever skate competition at the new, and only, skate park on the Island, located at John L Tompkins Park. 14 years ago … Continue reading [...]
By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the PRESS A Cameron County Commissioner’s meeting was held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 21. At the start of the meeting, various residents provided public comments all regarding SpaceX in Boca Chica Beach and the issues of land ownership and road closures. Representative Alex Dominguez began by saying he … Continue reading [...]
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com To celebrate International Surfing Day, Saturday June 18, the South Texas Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation revived their 16th Annual Free Children’s Surf Clinic after a two year hiatus due to Covid-19. The annual clinic began 16 years ago after the Surfrider foundation was inspired by “Surfing Magazine” who annually … Continue reading [...]
Special to the PRESS The City of South Padre Island wants visitors and locals to keep their pet’s safety in mind while enjoying the Island this summer. “Friends of Animal Rescue is the Voice of the Animals here on South Padre Island,” said Sherry Pindard, director of Operations and Outreach for Friends of Animal … Continue reading [...]
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