Alexandrea Bailey

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Ladies finish scrimmages

By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The San Benito Lady Greyhound varsity soccer players concluded the scrimmage portion of their season and are ready to take on all comers now that their play will count heavily toward district down the road. In eight December scrimmages, the Lady ‘Hounds won five matches and tied three. …

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LF native named to honor guard

By ENSIGN HAN FIORI-PUYU Navy Office of Community Outreach MILLINGTON, TN—Seaman Fabian Lozano, a native of Los Fresnos, Texas, recently completed an intensive 10-week training program to become a member of the elite U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Seaman Lozano, a 2024 Weiss High School graduate, joined the Navy four months ago. Today, Lozano serves as …

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Ranked RH atop division

By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS EDINBURG, TX—The Rio Hondo Lady Bobcats have dominated opponents in the friendly confines of their gymnasium and those of their foes alike, but this time they took their show to the Bert Ogden Arena. The result was the same – a District 32-3A victory. This time, their familiar …

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HOME IMPROVEMENT: Stenger bridge replacement ongoing

By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS Road and bridge construction is well underway along Stenger Street, which is one of the most accessible pathways for San Benito residents and motorists. The roadway is nestled between West Business 77 and Sam Houston Boulevard, with mostly residential homes and some commercial properties along its path, including …

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Navarro offers doula care to county

By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the NEWS Doula Yarlett Navarro, a birth and postpartum doula, serves families throughout Cameron County and the Rio Grande Valley, working to expand access to personalized birth support across the region. A Brownsville native and founder of Mujeres Poderosas Birth Services, a space dedicated to empowering and supporting women throughout …

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COMMENTARY: Weight loss important goal for new year

Joe Martinez, Ed.D., is a Doctor of Curriculum & Technology, a U.S. Military Veteran, and a San Benito native. As the New Year begins, many people are reflecting on the old year and the many festive gatherings they attended that led to unwanted weight gain. What to do? Well, there are many solutions to the …

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Squads on cusp of district play

By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS Six of the San Benito Greyhounds’ victories this season during non-district play came in the past two weeks as the players were off during the extended holiday break. Those victories came against the La Feria Lions, 59-52, in December, and against the Valley View Tigers, 86-34, a couple …

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Milestone spurs reflection

By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the NEWS Reaching a milestone birthday often invites reflection, gratitude, and perspective. For Irene Garcia Molano, named the first baby born in 1971 in San Benito, turning 55 is both a celebration of life and a testament to the values that have guided her journey. For Molano, the greatest gift …

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Students raise funds for library

By RAY QUIROGA publisher@sbnewspaper.com In a world that seems to grow more detached by the day, a young man and a group of his friends are bucking the trend and doing what they can to give back to the community this holiday season. In fact, Victor Gonzalez, a sixth-grade student at South Texas ISD’s Rising …

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COMMENTARY: Resacas source of concern

Joe Martinez, Ed.D., is a Doctor of Curriculum & Technology, a U.S. Military Veteran, and a San Benito native. San Benito is known for many things. It’s Freddy Fender’s hometown, for instance. It’s known for its friendly people, and it’s called “The Resaca City” (our sign upon entering the city says so)! So, what is …

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