By RAY QUIROGApublisher@sbnewspaper.com Democrats nationwide outperformed polling predictions during Tuesday’s Midterm Elections, taking control of the House and Senate and turning many historically Red States Blue, including Texas. McAllen-born and Brownsville-raised Gina Hinojosa, daughter of former Cameron County Judge Gilbert Hinojosa, shocked pundits by soundly defeating entrenched Republican incumbent Greg Abbott, 5,230,789 unofficial votes to …

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NEWS Staff Report RIO HONDO—The Office of Cameron County District Clerk Laura Perez-Reyes, in partnership with the City of Rio Hondo, is hosting a Passport Fair on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rio Hondo Civic Center, 121 N. Arroyo Blvd., Rio Hondo. The public is welcome to attend. …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS WESLACO—The San Benito Lady Greyhounds completed their volleyball season last week after earning another opportunity to compete in the Class 6A playoffs for a second consecutive year. They went up against one of their most formidable opponents in the Weslaco Lady Panthers, which SB hasn’t beaten since 2023. This …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS RIO HONDO—With the San Diego Vaqueros claiming a 22-21 home victory over the Bobcats last Friday, they are in full control of the District 16-3A rankings as they take on the Bishop Badgers (2-3 district) on the road this week. Meanwhile, the Rio Hondo Bobcats host the Raymondville Bearkats …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS One game is all the San Benito Greyhounds have to make up for losses over the past three weeks against teams that will represent District 32-6A in the postseason. In the regular-season finale, the ’Hounds can become the fourth district team to qualify for the postseason if they defeat …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS When it comes to the San Benito City Charter, it appears that current elected leaders continue to interpret the ordinances differently and seek legal counsel to proceed with repealing or amending them. The latest occurrence took place during a regular meeting on Nov. 3 regarding the minimum qualifications and …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS As a result of Frank Roberts Elementary School earning an “F” accountability rating last year, according to the Texas Education Agency (TEA), campus administration, staff, and students will be closely monitored and will need to submit monthly reports to the state while collaborating on a yearlong plan to bring …

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By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS Thirty-five years after surviving her first battle with breast cancer, Dr. Olivia Rivas found herself confronting the disease again in 2026. This time, however, she faced the diagnosis with decades of experience, unwavering faith, and determination to persevere. Rivas was first diagnosed approximately 35 years ago, shortly after completing …

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The following is the second part of a two-part series. The First part was published in the October 23, 2026 edition of the San Benito News. Abel Fonseca, II, is a lifelong San Benito resident and community advocate who has served students and families for more than two decades. Through his “Heart of San Benito” …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS Three San Benito middle school softball teams have joined several Harlingen middle schools to compete on the diamond for the first time, and it couldn’t have started any better when the Berta Cabaza Lady Greypups beat the Vernon Lady Mustangs, 5-1. The game was played at San Benito High …

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