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‘Grenade’ found in home a dud

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The hand grenade found inside a San Benito home on Tuesday was a dud after all, local police have confirmed. Operations Chief Martin Morales Jr. of the San Benito Police Department said on Friday that the device, which was confirmed to be a hand grenade, was “deactivated.” “It was …

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Police probe suspected grenade at home

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The Brownsville Police Department Bomb Squad was called to assist local authorities who discovered what was initially believed to be a grenade inside a San Benito home. Operations Chief Martin Morales Jr. of the San Benito Police Department confirmed Tuesday evening that the suspected grenade was found after 5 …

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JUST CAUSE: Widow seeks justice for slain Marine

By CHRISTINA R. GARZA Special to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS – A Marine Corps Meritorious Mast award to Edoardo “Eddie” Polanco is on display at his home in Los Fresnos. Among the many achievements listed is Eddie Polanco’s participation in 25 tactical convoys covering over 6,000 miles in Iraq, where he served two tours before …

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