A man accused of texting while driving at the time of a fatal accident here was given a half-million dollar bond. Luis Fernando Gonzalez Altamirano, 39, of Mexico, is said to have been texting while ...

HARLINGEN, TEXAS—With nothing but a harness and grit holding them steady, Texas State Technical College [TSTC] Electrical Lineworker and Management Technology students learn that climbing is the ...

Being the type of person she is, Rio Hondo’s Linda V. Alaniz arrived to the interview prepared with an answer to a specific question. She’s sat with and has even written for the NEWS in the past, and ...

Three Cameron County communities prepare to send off their graduating seniors in ceremonies at the end of the month. Rio Hondo High School P-TECH On May 30, at 8 p.m., Rio Hondo High School P-TECH ...

Fourteen years ago, the legislature passed vital protections for freedom of speech in the Texas Citizens Participation Act. During this legislative session, they’re looking to gut it. The TCPA ...

AUSTIN, TEXAS— Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® ...

The City of San Benito held its regular City Commission meeting on May 6, where public comments reflected a range of community concerns. Resident Eddie Loa opened the public comment session by ...

Two months into its existence on the internet, KHFR Radio appears to have a “sound” imprint for any world listener as it dishes out various forms of familiar tunes native to South Texas. The inaugural ...

San Benito CISD held its regular board meeting on May 14, highlighting student accomplishments, reorganizing leadership, and reviewing important academic and financial reports. The meeting began with ...

The Cameron Appraisal District [CAD] Board of Directors convened at 5:45 p.m. on May 19 for the board’s regular monthly meeting. The agenda included approval of minutes from the April 21 meeting and a ...

After a successful baseball season that earned the San Benito Greyhounds the right to compete in the Class 6A playoffs, eight athletes were placed on the all-district team, including a lone unanimous ...