May 02 2025
By ARABELLA SERRATA Special to the NEWS The City of San Benito held a joint meeting between the City Commission and the Economic Development Corporation [EDC] on April 22, with no public comments recorded. During the meeting, the commissions recognized National Community Development Week in conjunction with the 51st anniversary of the Community Development …
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May 02 2025
NEWS Staff Report Local voters who did not cast their ballots during early voting can still head to the polls on Election Day, Saturday, May 3, for General and Special Elections. On the ballot for San Benito voters is the Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District [PISBND] Election. Running for Commissioner Place 1 are Alejandro Guadalupe …
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May 02 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The San Benito Lady Greyhounds, in soundly defeating the Edinburg North Lady Cougars, in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs, also eradicated bad memories of not advancing to the second round a year ago. The 14-6 thrashing at home last Friday in the one-game series earned …
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May 02 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhound Varsity Baseball players will play in a three-game series against the Weslaco Panthers as both squads begin their postseason run at a state title. The Class 6A bi-district matchup pits the ‘Hounds, who finished fourth out of District 32-6A with a 3-5 mark, against …
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May 02 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TEXAS—The Bobcat golf team won district for the first time recently despite weather conditions that challenged its players at season’s end. Advancing to the regional tournament wasn’t anything new for Rio Hondo, but to do it as district champs was special. And as RHHS Head Coach …
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Apr 25 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the NEWS Chick-fil-A has officially broken ground in San Benito, and for owner-operator Stephanie Champion, it’s about more than just chicken. Addressing the crowd at the April 16 groundbreaking ceremony, Champion said, “To me, it is important that this restaurant be more than just great food. I want it …
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Apr 25 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS What happened in San Benito didn’t always stay in San Benito, and for much of William B. Hartwell’s life, those around him were better for it. That appears to be the obvious conclusion based on the way the late Hartwell lived his life. If he didn’t help make …
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Apr 25 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the NEWS In San Benito, a nondescript, everyday stretch of highway connects the Resaca City and Rio Hondo. Yet for some, this stretch of road has become more than just a route from one point to another. It serves as a gripping reminder of a local hero—Lieutenant Milton Resendez, …
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Apr 25 2025
Special to the NEWS The City of San Benito and the San Benito Cultural Arts Department, in collaboration with La Cultura Vive en Brownsville, are inviting the community to the 3rd Annual Duelo de Acordeón y Bajo Quinto Competition on Saturday, May 03, 2025, at the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum, located at 250 E. …
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Apr 25 2025
NEWS Staff Report Early voting for the May 3, 2025, General and Special Elections in Cameron County began on April 22 and runs through April 29, 2025. On the ballot for San Benito voters is the Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District [PISBND] Election. Running for Commissioner Place 1 are Alejandro Guadalupe Leal, Janie G. Silva, …
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