Feb 13 2026
Joe Rodriguez is a San Benito resident, a local citizen watchdog, and a former candidate for the San Benito City Commission. “Is the San Benito Economic Development Corporation (EDC) legally allowed to spend taxpayer dollars?” That’s a question I am frequently asked. The simple answer is, “Yes.” However, because of how the EDC is structured, …
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Feb 13 2026
Special to the NEWS The San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum presents Before the Fall: The Architecture of Vulnerability, a solo exhibition by internationally recognized artist Ray Smith. According to a museum press statement, the exhibition examines contemporary social realities through reflection, distortion, and repurposed materials. It will be on view from Feb. 19 to May …
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Feb 06 2026
Recent reports and eyewitness accounts indicate increased federal immigration enforcement activity in Cameron County and across the Rio Grande Valley, particularly at workplaces, construction sites, and local businesses. Although Cameron County has not received formal notification of these activities, it is important to address the concerns they have raised in our community. As County Judge, …
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Feb 06 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS A local educator’s initiative is bringing thousands of dollars’ worth of musical instruments to her school after the campus teacher secured a Guitar Center Music Foundation grant. Motivated by a desire to provide more opportunities for her students, educator Nayelli Quiroga applied for the foundation’s competitive grant after noticing …
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Feb 06 2026
Special to the NEWS On January 31, 2026, Detectives with the San Benito Police Department (SBPD) Criminal Investigations Division and Special Investigations Division, in conjunction with Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Agents, conducted a criminal investigation of the 7 Leguas Bar & Restaurant at 236 West Robertson Street in San Benito. An investigation was initiated after …
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Feb 06 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS On Wednesday, senior Luis Balli became the first San Benito High School student-athlete to sign a letter of intent to attend the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley. Balli, who played on the offensive line for the Greyhounds’ football team, became the third San Benito player to sign with the …
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Feb 06 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS PORT ISABEL, TX —Community improvements, financial stewardship, and long-term growth opportunities shaped the discussion at the Jan. 30 meeting of the Port Isabel–San Benito Navigation District Board of Commissioners. At the district’s offices in Port Isabel, commissioners worked through a full agenda focused on maintaining safe, efficient facilities and …
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Feb 06 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—For the sixth consecutive season, the Lady ’Cats’ Varsity Basketball Team clinched a district title. As is customary after the game, Rio Hondo Head Coach Victor Sauceda allowed the Lady ’Cats to cut down the net as a reminder of the incredible feat. The district clincher came …
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Feb 06 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS San Benito High School student-athletes will once again be affected by the biennial University Interscholastic League (UIL) realignment when the school year begins next year. The UIL released the changes on Monday, Feb. 1. Fall sports such as volleyball, football, cross-country, golf, and tennis will be affected first, as …
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Feb 06 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—Now that the University Interscholastic League has introduced its biennial realignment, local student-athletes will see minor changes across various sports. The Falfurrias Jerseys are no longer a district foe in football (District 16-3A, Division I). Weslaco IDEA Pike is gone from RHHS’s basketball (District 32-3A), but remains …
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