San Benito News

A Harlingen man is behind bars on aggravated assault charges, after he hit another man with a brick.

Cameron County voters today can still cast an early vote in the approaching Nov.

Andres Mireles remembers that day like it was yesterday. The 44-year-old newlywed called his wife Odelia about 4 p.m. July 28 to let her know he'd be home early from work.

Comment on this blog entry Harlingen, Texas, October 31, 2009: The ink had not even dried on our latest commentary about VA care and operations before another flood of email from across the country hit our computer.

Born in Mercedes, but a lifetime spent growing up in San Benito and raising his family in Harlingen.

Authorities are investigating a shooting in which a U.S. Border Patrol agent fired his service weapon at an oncoming vehicle, officials said On Tuesday afternoon, a USBP agent fired approximately three gunshots at the driver of an older model red and gray Dodge Ram Charger who tried to run him over, said Cameron County Sheriff Omar Lucio.

Javier Cavazos, 50, and David De La Fuente, 22, have been indicted for bribery and conspiracy to unlawfully transport aliens, United States Attorney Tim Johnson announced today.

Passed away at home peacefully Monday, October 26, 2009. Wayne was born in Berwick, Louisiana on December 31, 1932 to Albert and Violet Stevens.

A San Benito teen wanted by authorities is in Cameron County jail. Police say 19-year-old Ruben Delgado led officers on a high-speed chase Tuesday night.

Valley Morning Star Oct. 18--SAN BENITO -- For Dalia Elias, a new $660,000 public transit system offers her a sure ride to Harlingen and other cities in western Cameron County.

A former Customs and Border Protection officer is scheduled to appear in federal court on Friday for a preliminary hearing that will address bribery allegations against him.

A San Benito man is accused in a hot check writing scheme. Jose Manuel Parra is being held without bond.

A free, one-stop shop for gardeners who want to attract more butterflies to their properties will be held from 9 a.m. - noon, Oct.

The Cameron County Department of Health and Human Services has received its first dosages of the H1N1 vaccine, but the amount sent to the county is much lower than anticipated.

San Benito police are searching for two men accused of stealing $8,000. Authorities are looking for Arturo Rios and Robert Reza.

San Benito Mayor Joe Hernandez on Wednesday unveiled the city's $32.44 million water and wastewater system - completed with funding from the North American Development Bank .

Saturday October 24th, Mark Chesnutt & Clay Walker return for what will be an unforgettable night of live entertainment! Mark Chesnutt has had a tremendous career in country music.

Dola Mercer Kleinhardt, age 87, of Clare, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2009, at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center in Midland .A She was bornA near Beaverton on January 15, 1922, the daughter of Vern and Josie Mercer.A She married Robert Charles KleinhardtA on Aug.

Doctors were still digging shrapnel out of Ramiro Galvan's legs nearly 30 years after he was hit by a mortar blast in Vietnam.

A San Benito man was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 20-year-old man.