Nov 07 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS Estani Frizzell, a multitalented artist, and documentarian, has discovered a link to her past in San Benito which has led to a passion project collaboration with one of its museums. The era was the 1960s and 70s, and the singer was Rosita Lopez from San Antonio her granddaughter …
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Nov 07 2025
NEWS Staff Report BROWNSVILLE, TX —Cameron County voters, like voters across the state this election cycle, overwhelmingly voted in favor of all the state constitutional amendments on the ballot on Tuesday. Overall, 12,777 of the county’s 237,150 registered voters participated in this election cycle, representing 5.39% of registered voters throughout the county. Of these, 12,506 …
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Nov 07 2025
Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX—The San Benito Greyhounds proved they weren’t just all bark, but bite too, as they held on to postseason aspirations and scored all of their points in the second half to defeat the Veterans Chargers, 28-24, at Sam’s Stadium on Halloween Night. The San Benito (2-1 district, 2-7 season) comeback …
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Nov 07 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—The scheduling gods favored the Bobcats as they wrapped up the district part of their season against the Progreso Red Ants, following their win over the Santa Gertrudis Academy Lions last week. Both of those Bobcat foes were ranked at or near the bottom of District …
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Nov 07 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—The Lady Bobcats have begun their quest for another district title in Class 3A basketball, and with it an opportunity to advance further in the postseason out of Region IV. With a trio of scrimmages played at Donna High School last weekend, Rio Hondo Head Coach …
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Nov 07 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS Over 100 people, many participating in a walk of remembrance from W.H. Heavin Memorial Park in San Benito, gathered at the La Matanza 1915 state historical marker in San Benito. The marker, which is located at Exit 16 (rest area) along U.S. Interstate 69 south of San Benito, …
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Nov 07 2025
Joe Martinez, Ed.D., is a Doctor of Curriculum & Technology, a U.S. Military Veteran, and a San Benito native. The ongoing government shutdown impacts the most vulnerable members of our community more than most any other group in the Valley. This group includes the poor, the elderly, single-parent households, and those living at or below …
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Nov 07 2025
Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX – Longtime legal professional is vying for the 107th District Court of Cameron County. “With heartfelt gratitude to my family, my colleagues, and this incredible community, I proudly announce my candidacy for Judge of the 107th District Court in Cameron County,” Garcia said in a prepared statement. For nearly …
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Nov 07 2025
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the NEWS The San Benito Public Library has long served as a hub for learning, culture, and community engagement — and this year, its leader is being honored for an impact that extends well beyond its walls. Library Director Augustin Carrera has been named the 2025 San Benito’s Person of …
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Oct 31 2025
By RAY QUIROGA publisher@sbnewspaper.com Relatively few people know that individuals of Mexican heritage were victims of mass lynching and killings in this area during the late 1800s to the 1930s. Many of those murders, initially justified by labeling the victims as bandits, criminals, and ne’er-do-wells, were carried out by posse members, Rangers, and other groups …
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