Category: News

By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS MERCEDES, TX—The Mid Valley has hosted two meets in which San Benito and Rio Hondo cross country runners have participated over the past two weekends. In some cases, these competitors’ run times are improving as they near a month of competition. On Aug. 22, La Feria High School hosted …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX—Home or no home, the Rio Hondo Bobcats showed they will be one of the best football shows on the road this season. While the Rio Hondo Independent School District continues to showcase Bobcat Stadium improvements on social media, the football team appears to be having another banner …

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By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS The San Benito High School Flamenco Guitar Ensemble has been selected to perform at the 2027 Texas Music Educators Association Convention as a Music Showcase Performing Group, marking the first time a San Benito CISD performing group has received this honor, according to Director of Fine Arts Eradio “Roddy” …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS Local LULAC leaders would like to continue hosting an event called “Cafecito y Platica” in the near future, now that San Benito Mayor Pete Galvan was invited to be the guest speaker and honed in on issues such as infrastructure, economic development, and how the fiscal budget affects the …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS San Benito Mayor Pete Galvan, with the unanimous decision of the San Benito Commissioners, reminded city staff that there’s a process for making decisions, but it can’t happen before dialogue with the boards appointed by the commissioners, especially when tax money is involved. That monetary process came up during …

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By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS Cameron County has opened its new Williams Road Annex in San Benito, expanding county services to a location officials say provides greater public access and room for future growth. Cameron County Pct. 3 Commissioner David A. Garza said that traffic congestion at the former Levi Building site on Frontage …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS, TX—With about half a dozen city council meetings and community events under his belt, city manager Roberto Baez is getting a handle on his new duties as the top administrator. He is now the link between the city’s six elected officials and the municipal activities at Los …

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The following story was originally produced by The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Athletic Communications Department and is being reprinted here with the author’s permission. By MATTHEW CAVAZOSAssistant Director of Athletic CommunicationsThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valleymatthew.cavazos02@utrgv.edu EDINBURG, TX—After spen-ding hours celebrating, cooking, cheering the Vaqueros on their pregame walk, and enjoying an …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX—The San Benito Lady Greyhounds earned a 5-2 record at Brownsville ISD’s annual On the Border by the Sea Tournament. Losing 0-2 to the Brownsville Veterans Memorial Lady Chargers in the tournament’s knockout round might have a bitter taste – for now. If there is a silver lining, …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS Parents of children enrolled in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District (SBCISD) are again urged to remember the importance of ensuring students attend classes during weekly sessions. At an Aug. 24 public hearing, the SBCISD Board of Trustees discussed adopting the tax rate, sparking a conversation between elected …

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