Tag: Southwest Key

IN DEPTH ON THE INFLUX: Congressman speaks on immigration crisis, recaps efforts

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com In an exclusive interview with the San Benito News to discuss safety along the American-Mexican borders, United States Congressman Filemon Vela (D-Texas, 34) expressed significant developments in potential immigration reform and proposed amendments to longstanding federal policies. Vela, who has met with federal officials in Washington several times …

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Local leaders address influx of unaccompanied minors

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Local leaders in San Benito have responded to the ever-growing demand to accommodate an influx of unaccompanied minors flooding the borders. There are currently three shelters for immigrants in San Benito consisting of La Posada Providencia and two Southwest Key facilities that houses unaccompanied minors. But reports indicate …

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Dolly Vinsant opens as ‘Casa Rio Grande’ shelter

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Speaking at Thursday’s meeting of the Rotary Club of San Benito was Vice President of Immigrant Youth Services for Southwest Key, Alexia Rodriguez, who addressed Rotarians in the meeting room at Blanquita’s Mexican Restaurant. Rodriguez updated those in attendance on the happenings with the newly restored former Dolly …

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DOLLY THE SHELTER? Ramirez: Southwest Key to house over 100 kids at old hospital

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Lead Regional Trainer Kevin Ramirez of Southwest Key Programs said on Tuesday, Feb. 26, that an “unaccompanied minors shelter” will soon open at the former Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital property in San Benito. Southwest Key is a nonprofit organization with national reach that, according to the program’s website overview, …

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