Category: News

By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—This is a special time for the newest member of the Rio Hondo High School coaching family, Ester Rodriguez, as she leads the Lady ’Cats’ volleyball team beginning next month. Both Coach Rodriguez and the student-athletes who are trying out for the team have used the summer …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhounds’ football season begins next month, but the Quarterback Booster Club has begun planning, with various fundraising events already held and ongoing. Booster Club President Elaine Hernandez said the club’s efforts are focused on one primary goal: the student-athletes who encompass the varsity football team. Football …

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Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS—A total of 25,031 delinquent tax notices for tax year 2025 were mailed for real estate accounts that remain unpaid as of the first of the month. Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector Edelmiro “Eddie” Garcia informed taxpayers who have not paid their 2025 taxes that alternative payment plans are available. A …

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NEWS Staff Report The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority (CCRMA) are offering in-person and online options to encourage public feedback on a proposed widening of FM 1846, which includes Oscar Williams Road in San Benito. The proposed widening affects the area between Business 77 and San Jose Ranch …

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Abel Fonseca, II is a San Benito native, boxer, boxing coach, and a longtime Site Coordinator for the San Benito CISD Afterschool Program at Miller Jordan Middle School and Collegiate Academy. He can be reached at afonseca@sbcisd.net. On June 20, 2026, the local boxing community witnessed a testament to grit, resilience, and the power of …

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By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS ARROYO CITY, TX—Approximately 40 volunteers removed about 4,200 pounds of trash and debris from the Arroyo Colorado during a cleanup on Saturday, July 11, at Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park. Volunteers collected more than 120 bags of trash, along with larger items such as ice chests, buckets, tires, and …

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Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX—Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector Edelmiro “Eddie” Garcia has announced a new option allowing county property owners to receive their annual property tax statements by email. The eNotifications service is part of a broader effort to modernize Tax Office operations, improve customer convenience, and reduce the cost of government, according to …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS There is an August 14 deadline for those interested in supporting the 2026-27 San Benito High School Greyhounds’ Football Program. The SBHS cheerleading and dance organizations and their directors said that any athlete, business, family, or organization is welcome to purchase a customized ad for the 2026 football season. …

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Special to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS, TX— Incumbent Mayor Alejandro Flores announced his re-election campaign earlier this week. In a lengthy social media post, Flores said he was “truly blessed and honored” to have served as the city’s mayor for the past six years, calling it one of the greatest privileges of his life. He …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS San Benito elected leaders have tentative plans to approve screening requirements, disqualification standards, and individual reviews for appointments to city boards and commissions. They will decide later this month whether to make them local law. City Fathers also discussed some 20 applicants for the City Manager position. During a …

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