Joe Martinez, Ed.D., is a Doctor of Curriculum & Technology, a U.S. Military Veteran, and a San Benito native. Market days in San Benito provide small businesses and new entrepreneurs a low-cost public platform to showcase their products and services, helping both vendors gain exposure and residents discover local offerings. This past weekend, I took …
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Nov 21 2025
Chamber hosts successful Casino Night
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the NEWS The San Benito Chamber of Commerce celebrated a record-breaking evening at its 8th Annual Casino Night, held November 6, 2025, at the Oak Hill Event Center in San Benito. The highly anticipated fundraiser completely sold out, welcoming more than 500 attendees, including local officials, business owners, sponsors, and …
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Nov 21 2025
Tractor Supply celebrates hometown heroes
Special to the NEWS Tractor Supply donated $500 to over 2,300 communities, totaling more than $1 million in one day — supporting fire, police, and veteran organizations nationwide. Nationwide celebrations featured Touch-a-Truck events, thank you note stations, a digital “Honor Wall,” and giveaways — uniting communities to honor their Heroes. Across the country on Nov. …
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Nov 21 2025
Gridiron campaign closes, runners recognized
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS WESLACO, TX—The San Benito Greyhounds’ football season has concluded, and for the second consecutive year, it closely mirrors last year’s. The ‘Hounds were shut out in a bi-district game against the Weslaco Panthers at Bobby Lackey Stadium, this time by a score of 33-0. Last year, San Benito …
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Nov 21 2025
Ladies race to 3-0 start
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—After one week, the Rio Hondo Lady ’Cats’ Basketball Team has once again started their season strong, now holding a 3-0 record. Following their opening season win at home against the San Benito Lady Greyhounds, Rio Hondo defeated the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons (77-34) and the …
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Nov 21 2025
Wrestlers place at La Joya
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS LA JOYA, TX—The San Benito High School wrestling program is off to an impressive start after each of the varsity teams earned high marks in recent tournaments. The Lady Greyhounds placed second at the La Joya Palmview Tournament on Nov. 14. Head Coach Kristen Longoria entered the team …
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Nov 21 2025
Bobcats’ football season ends
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS HARLINGEN, TX—Despite gaining more than 500 yards of total offense, the Rio Hondo Bobcat Football Team lost to the London Pirates, 49-42, in a Class 3A first-round playoff game last week at Boggus Stadium. Rio Hondo ends its season with a 9-2 record, while London (7-4) advances …
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Nov 14 2025
SB to host Vets Day festival
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the NEWS The City of San Benito is hosting its inaugural Veterans Day Festival on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the San Benito Fairgrounds, located at 25699 Cesar Gonzalez Parkway. The event starts a new community tradition that honors local veterans and celebrates their service …
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Nov 14 2025
‘Safe Streets, Roads’ plan approved
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The City of San Benito is allocating $42,000 of six-figure funding for a comprehensive plan aimed at addressing aging infrastructure and supporting long-term economic growth. The San Benito City Commissioners announced the unanimous decision during a regular meeting on Nov. 4. CSRS will collaborate with the City of …
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Nov 14 2025
Grant to benefit police
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The City of San Benito will match 25 percent of a $250,000 grant it received, which will be used for hiring additional police officers, following a decision by the City’s elected leaders. The action taken by the San Benito City Commissioners was decided upon during their regular meeting …
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