Sep 12 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhounds couldn’t take advantage of the visiting Austin Westlake Chapparals’ slow start as they lost, 66-0, last week in their home opener at Bobby Morrow Stadium. The ‘Hounds only trailed by a touchdown after one quarter before the Chaps got going offensively. San Benito, however, …
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Sep 12 2025
Special to the NEWS A popular eatery is about to open its doors in San Benito, looking to create approximately 90 new jobs in town. A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving guests in San Benito on September 18 at 6:30 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Valley native Stephanie Champion to serve as the local …
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Sep 12 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS San Benito Consolidated Independent Schools District (SBCISD) Superintendent of Schools, Fred Perez, received a positive evaluation by the SBCISD School Board of Trustees during a special meeting inside the John F. Barron Administration Building on Aug. 27. Discussion of his evaluation by trustees took place during a closed …
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Sep 12 2025
Special to the NEWS U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Los Indios International Bridge apprehended a man wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for sexual assault of a child. “This apprehension shows our dedication to protecting the most vulnerable members of our communities, our children,” said Port …
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Sep 12 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS San Benito may have more existing buildings designated as historical state landmarks in the future, provided landowners can meet the various criteria. This was the opinion of Brownsville Historic Preservation Manager Juan M. Velez, who has been at his post since 2016, and was a guest speaker at …
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Sep 12 2025
By RAY QUIROGA publisher@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District (SBCISD) has placed a veteran educator at its high school campus on administrative leave. District administrators announced their decision on social media late last Friday. “The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District was informed of (alleged) inappropriate internet communications between an employee and a …
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Sep 12 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—The Bobcats won their second game of the young season convincingly, this time during their home opener against the Port Isabel Tarpons, 35-22. The win improved Rio Hondo’s record to 2-0. Port Isabel fell to 0-2 on the season. Last month, during a media day session …
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Sep 12 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS As the calendar moves into mid-September, the San Benito Lady Greyhounds are approaching the end of the pre-district part of their schedule and will soon play more critical matches. Competing in two tournaments was a great experience, and winning more to prepare for District 32-6A is the main …
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Sep 12 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS For the second time this season, the San Benito Greyhounds will not have a home game this week, which will allow the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District (SBCISD) to work on the scoreboard replacement project at Bobby Morrow Stadium. The decision to finance the scoreboard replacement project …
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Sep 12 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the NEWS A vibrant exhibit at the San Benito Public Library transports visitors back to the Roaring 20s, an era of jazz, daring fashion, and exuberant self-expression. Filled with vintage hats, a poignant wedding photograph, and other treasures, this compact yet evocative display celebrates a transformative decade. Curated by …
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