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San Benito hails Sandoval’s job performance at close of probationary period

SAN BENITO — At the close of a six-month probationary period, city commissioners are giving City Manager Fred Sandoval strong marks as he enters the last six months of his one-year contract.

Harlingen water rate hike slated for approval

HARLINGEN — For the first time in 10 years, commissioners are set to call for a new water rate plan boosting utility customers’ charges by about 50% during the next five years to help fund a sewer system overhaul that’s part of WaterWorks’ $258 million five-year master plan.

Execution scheduled for condemned Cameron County man

An execution date has been scheduled for a 46-year-old Cameron County man convicted of a brutal murder in 1998.

Nunez pursues better life in TSTC’s Drafting and Design program

HARLINGEN — After working in some unfulfilling jobs, Carlos Nunez sought a career that would give him a better life. So he contacted an enrollment coach at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen location.

Brownsville judge closes John Allen Rubio’s latest appeal

Death Row inmate John Allen Rubio's pursuit of habeas corpus relief has been officially closed.

La Joya ISD board approves policy barring employees from public office

LA JOYA — The school board here voted unanimously Thursday on a new board policy that prohibits certain district employees from holding elected office with the superintendent saying it is to ensure problems of the past do not repeat themselves.

Matt’s Building Materials set to reopen Saturday after devastating fire

More than two years after a fire ravaged the Matt’s Building Materials store in Pharr, they are ready to welcome back customers.

Hidalgo County judge announces pet photo contest

Do you think your doggo is the cutest pupper ever? Are your cat’s toe beans the bees’ knees? Is the photo roll on your smartphone filled with dozens of pictures of Fido or Morris?

San Benito CISD awaiting tuberculosis test results of mass screening

SAN BENITO — San Benito school district officials are awaiting test results to determine whether a high school case of tuberculosis may have spread.

Ben Milam students search cloudy skies for solar eclipse

HARLINGEN — The gray of the clouds and the moisture in the air failed to diminish the enthusiasm of students who searched the sky for the solar eclipse.