San Benito News

City commissioners voted to have three private property buildings destroyed at a cost of $7,300 to the city.

Crews in San Benito are working to fix downed power lines. People in the city arenA't getting cable and Internet signals.

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Homeowners needing roof repairs because of Hurricane Dolly damage are getting some unpleasant surprises.

A Monte Alto teen accused of fatally shooting his mother and burning her body last year will have to wait at least one more day to learn his fate.

Tamm Lane residents have persuaded Cameron County officials to consider changes to drainage systems in their area due to severe flooding from Hurricane Dolly.

Increases in science scores weren't enough to remove San Benito and Rio Hondo schools from academically acceptable ratings.

A 4-month-old baby is dead, and his uncle is facing murder charges. Cameron County Sheriff Omar Lucio says the baby died as a result of malnourishment.

He was born on June 24, 1932 to Tomas and Adelaida Garcia in Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parent; his brothers, Tomas Garcia and Francisco Garcia.

Local crop dusters are spraying Cameron County leaders with criticism because companies from Chicago and Virginia got a contract for aerial fogging of mosquitoes after hurricane -central/">Hurricane Dolly.

Nathan Valdovinos, 8, was diagnosed with cancer when he was four years old. At that time doctors gave him four months to live.

A judge could decide Monday whether a 16-year-old boy charged with capital murder in the death of a Harlingen High School South teacher will face charges as an adult.

The 'AAA' rating is based on the guarantee provided by the Texas Permanent School Fund , whose insurer financial strength is rated 'AAA' by Fitch.

Few dollar figures are available as city and school district officials tally the damage from Hurricane Dolly.

A Cameron County woman says the city of San Benito is throwing her out on the streets so they can use the property as a dumping ground.

Charles Weekley, a former mayor and owner of a furniture store here, died Sunday in Corpus Christi.

City Manager Victor Trevio said Wednesday that he was asked to submit a letter of resignation, but given no reasons as to why he should vacate the post he has held for seven years.

The City Commission will continue to evaluate City Hall staff members at tonight's commission meeting.

Cleco Power is preparing to send 42 workers to San Benito, Texas to assist with power restorations after Hurricane Dolly hit south Texas Wednesday.

Gloria Flores, a resident of the Kenneth Lake Housing Development, is still in a shelter, but when she moves to a new housing development in Harlingen, she'll have $100 to fill her pantry.