San Benito

2 weeks ago | myrgv.com | Fernando Del Valle |San Benito

Only have a minute? Listen instead HARLINGEN — In the wake of historic flooding, area leaders are taking steps to launch a regional flood control district while city officials here are offering grants to help hard-hit businesses. In the Rio Grande Valley and in Austin, they’re calling on legislators for help after last week’s storms dumped as much as 22 inches of rain, spurring widespread flooding from Harlingen and San Benito to McAllen.

3 weeks ago | myrgv.com | Fernando Del Valle |San Benito

Only have a minute? Listen instead SAN BENITO — The 13th Court of Appeals has ruled a trial judge’s decision “interfered” with San Benito’s Nov. 5 special election, while city commissioners properly placed proposed City Charter amendments on the ballot. In its decision, the appeals court overturned visiting state District Judge Michael Garcia’s ruling, allowing the city to adopt four City Charter amendments which voters approved in the election.

3 weeks ago | myrgv.com | Fernando Del Valle |San Benito

Only have a minute? Listen instead HARLINGEN — Valley International Airport’s operating with two runways while it’s main $32 million landing strip remains closed as officials assess the pavement’s condition. The airport opened Saturday after shutting down Thursday night as floodwaters rose, Marv Esterly, the airport’s aviation director, said Tuesday.

4 weeks ago | myrgv.com | Fernando Del Valle |San Benito

Only have a minute? Listen instead SAN BENITO — Locked in a year-long legal battle with the developer of San Benito’s first resaca-side commercial development, officials are going to court against Texas Regional Bank, accusing the financial institution of placing a “fraudulent” $3.4 million lien on city-owned land.

4 weeks ago | myrgv.com | Fernando Del Valle |San Benito

Only have a minute? Listen instead HARLINGEN — Amid the school district’s financial crisis, former Assistant Superintendent Ramon Mendoza turned in two resignation letters before leaving office, months after withdrawing $23.2 million in cash reserves, dropping the district’s fund balance as low as $17.2 million. Three months after the Valley Morning Star’s request, the Texas Attorney General’s Office called on the district to release Mendoza’s second resignation letter dated Dec.