Feb 27 2026
Special to the NEWS The San Benito Police Department’s (SBPD) K9, Ghost, is receiving a bullet and stab-resistant vest compliments of a charitable donation from the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Ghost’s vest was sponsored by Rebecca Perez of Colton, CA, and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection, provided …
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Feb 27 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District (SBCISD) has three years to pay millions of dollars to comply with a new state law that requires all school buses, regardless of model year, to be equipped with passenger seatbelts to enhance student safety during transportation. Senate Bill 546 was signed …
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Feb 27 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS LA FERIA, TX—The Rio Hondo Lady ’Cats once again lost in the second round of the playoffs to the Bishop Lady Badgers, 70-43, last Thursday night. The Class 3A Division I outcome appeared decided late in the first half at La Feria High School as the Lady ’Cats failed …
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Feb 27 2026
Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX—Earlier this week, Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr., and Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Treviño met with local federal partners to receive a briefing on recent enforcement activity in throughout the region. Judge Treviño emphasized that federal partners confirmed that immigration operations in Cameron County are targeted and specific, focusing …
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Feb 27 2026
As 2025 came to an end, it was clear it was a year of gifts for us. Our governor recently noted that Texas’ economy continues to thrive, thanks to our business-friendly climate and common-sense regulatory environment. In 2025, the state slashed red tape and burdensome regulations, allowing free enterprise to flourish and Texans to thrive. …
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Feb 27 2026
Joe Martinez, Ed.D., is a Doctor of Curriculum & Technology, a U.S. Military Veteran, and a native of San Benito. The Small Business Administration (SBA) performs many functions. Its main purpose, however, is to promote business ventures by supporting willing entrepreneurs and small businesses in attaining the American Dream by helping them secure financial support. …
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Feb 27 2026
By RAY QUIROGApublisher@sbnewspaper.com With early voting closing Friday, voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, March 3, to cast their ballots in this year’s Democratic and Republican Primaries. The Democrats have thus far outvoted their Republican counterparts, casting 16,509 ballots countywide as of Wednesday’s totals, with the highest numbers coming from the Cameron County …
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Feb 27 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS LOS INDIOS, TX—The mayor of this quiet river community has stepped down from office, and city officials have scheduled a special election to fill the vacancy. According to Los Indios City Secretary Jessica Cabrera, Mayor Jaime Gonzalez submitted a written resignation, which the city commission accepted at its last …
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Feb 27 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS The future of one of the area’s most storied campuses, Rangerville Elementary School, will be discussed publicly next week, following SBCISD officials’ announcement of a community town hall to gather input from parents, staff, and residents. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in …
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Feb 20 2026
By MARK BETANCOURTKUT NEWS This story was produced by The Texas Newsroom and The California Newsroom. The Texas Newsroom is a public radio journalism collaboration that includes NPR, KERA (North Texas), Houston Public Media, KUT (Austin), Texas Public Radio (San Antonio), and other stations across the state. The California Newsroom is a collaboration of public …
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