Jan 30 2026
Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—Noe Alaniz Jr., a San Benito municipal judge, seasoned attorney, and community leader, announced last week his candidacy for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 1 in Cameron County. He is running to succeed longtime incumbent Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, who is not seeking re-election. “With deep roots in …
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Jan 30 2026
Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX —Two owners of Abby’s Bakery in Los Fresnos were sentenced last week following the discovery of illegal aliens at their business, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. After a three-day trial on August 13, 2025, the jury deliberated for about three hours and found Leonardo Baez-Lara, 56, and Alicia …
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Jan 30 2026
Special to the NEWS MERCEDES, TX—South Texas Independent School District (STISD), which has a campus in San Benito, opened enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year on Saturday, January 24. According to a STISD press release, enrollment forms must be completed online at www.stisd.net. STISD is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public school district. Students residing in Cameron, …
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Jan 30 2026
Joe Martinez, Ed.D., is a Doctor of Curriculum & Technology, a U.S. Military Veteran, and a native of San Benito. Let’s face it, extreme cold weather affects us all. Right now, our nation has been plagued by extreme weather, and 16 states, including Texas, have been designated disaster areas in advance by the White House. …
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Jan 23 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS The City of San Benito recently began rehabilitation work on the Freddy Fender water tower, marking the first phase of a two-tower water infrastructure improvement project throughout the city. According to a City of San Benito press release, the project supports the city’s ongoing commitment to reliable water systems …
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Jan 23 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS Various sports seasons for San Benito and Rio Hondo high schools are well underway. Tuesday was a busy day for varsity basketball teams, as wins and losses determined their standings in the district. San Benito boys’ and girls’ hoops teams are just getting started in district play, so their …
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Jan 23 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS Esmeralda Cantu-Castle, of Brownsville, the mother of slain U.S. Navy sailor Angelina “Angie” Resendiz, is continuing her statewide reform mission after her daughter’s death — and says she is running for Texas House District 37 to strengthen her advocacy and serve local families. Cantu-Castle recently spoke to members of …
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Jan 23 2026
Joe Martinez, Ed.D., is a Doctor of Curriculum & Technology, a U.S. Military Veteran, and a native of San Benito. Freddy Fender has a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, located on the south side of Hollywood Boulevard in the 7000 Block. He also has another star: his iconic portrait of a smiling face on …
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Jan 23 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS San Benito High School female athletes in both wrestling and powerlifting showed their grit in competition last week and earned top honors. The SBHS Lady Greyhounds captured consecutive district dual titles in wrestling after competing against numerous Rio Grande Valley teams. Last Saturday at Weslaco High School, the 16-6A …
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Jan 23 2026
NEWS Staff Report Earlier this week, the City of San Benito announced that it will take control of the monthly downtown market days event, typically held mid-month in the historic Robertson Street District. As previously reported, City officials discussed adopting market days during the January 6 San Benito City Commission regular meeting. Event organizers, who …
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