Oct 17 2025
By RAY QUIROGA publisher@sbnewspaper.com The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 22347 – Juan Rivera Sr. & Veterans, based in San Benito, is hosting Esmeralda Cantu-Castle, the mother of slain US Navy Seaman Angelina “Angie” Petra Resendiz, as the chapter’s guest speaker on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. The talk will commence at 6:30 …
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Oct 17 2025
Special to the NEWS LOS INDIOS, TX—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged methamphetamine and black tar heroin with an approximate combined street value of $1,331,172 hidden within a 2001 Chevrolet. “Our officers work with diligence as they perform their duties, and …
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Oct 17 2025
Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX —Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector, Edelmiro “Eddie” Garcia, informed property owners this week that approximately 222,674 tax statements for Tax Year 2025 were mailed to personal and real estate property owners. These tax statements include Cameron County and all other taxing jurisdictions within Cameron County due to the establishment of …
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Oct 17 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX. —The San Benito Greyhounds won their first game of the season and did so in a big way during their District 32-6A opener against the Brownsville Hanna Golden Eagles at Sams Stadium last Friday. The ‘Hounds went into district play with a 0-6 record, a mirror …
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Oct 17 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhounds had the second-best team to compete at the District 32-6A Cross Country Meet at San Benito High School, and in the process qualified to compete at the regional meet. There were 32 competitors in the 5K event that circled around San Benito High School …
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Oct 17 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The San Benito Lady Greyhounds’ Varsity Volleyball Team earned its second victory in District 32-6A, once again against Brownsville Hanna in their home gym last Saturday. Hanna did take the first set, but the resilient Lady ‘Hounds finished the Lady Eagles off, getting three straight sets. The scores …
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Oct 17 2025
Abel Fonseca is a San Benito native and a longtime San Benito CISD ACE Program Site Coordinator at Miller Jordan Middle School. He can be reached at afonseca@sbcisd.net. The San Benito ACE Program invites families and the community to one of the most important after-school events of the year—its Fall Festival, slated for Friday, October …
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Oct 17 2025
By Joe Martinez, Ed.D. Doctor of Curriculum & Technology Students across the nation continue a downward trend of failing their state academic standardized tests, with scores getting worse over time. Studies have shown that there is a correlation between hunger among some students and poor academic performance at school, especially among those from lower social …
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Oct 10 2025
Special to the NEWS The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized The Stonewall Jackson Hotel as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. The designation honors The Stonewall Jackson Hotel as an important and educational part of local history. A dedication ceremony to commemorate the event is being …
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Oct 10 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The San Benito City Commissioners recently approved funding from the Texas Water Development Board for $9.5 million to advance a waterline project in the city. The unanimous decision to cover one-third of the project cost was made in August during a special commissioners’ meeting. According to the City …
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