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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Dec 16 2014
By Armando Garza Special to the NEWS Not many athletes can say they were named All-State. Even fewer get named to the first team—the best of the best for each classification. Rio Hondo junior Albert Magallanes joined the exclusive club on Tuesday when he was named to the Associated Press Sports Editors’ Class 4A All-State …
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By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Cameron County has surpassed its 2016 early votes with, with just one day left of early voting before the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. As of Thursday, 79,596 Cameron County residents have voted early, with two more days of early voting left as of press time. As of Wednesday, 1,455 … Continue reading [...]
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel Tarpons will play their first, and only, regular game of the football season this Friday against PSJA Southwest at Tarpon Stadium. Initially, the Tarpons had a two-game season, after two postponements when COVID-19 cases began increasing across Texas and the Rio Grande Valley. COVID-19 cases in Cameron County … Continue reading [...]
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Point Isabel Independent School District (PI-ISD) phased more students back into its campuses as COVID-19 cases continue rising across the state, in their “Phase 3” plan. PI-ISD’s school board voted to continue transitioning students through a Texas Education Agency (TEA) waiver on Oct. 20 during a regular school board meeting. This … Continue reading [...]
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com This past week, The Texas Departmentof Transportaion (TxDOT) began closing the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway lanes for maintenance projects that will last until December. Work crews began working on the Causeway on Monday, Oct. 19. The maintenance work includes cathodic, or anti-rust, protection, repainting and structural review and repairs. The work … Continue reading [...]
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel Tarpons will have a football season, albeit a short one, after months of planning, replanning, uncertainty, and, ultimately, concern. “You always want to err on the side of safety,” Port Isabel Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Tony Villarreal told the PRESS. “Because of the virus and it … Continue reading [...]
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