Oct 02 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS A newly renovated space at the Boys & Girls Club of San Benito, through a partnership with the Panda Cares Foundation and an area Panda Express, is providing local youth with a dedicated place for academic enrichment, wellness, and positive development. The Panda Cares Center of Hope was created …
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Oct 02 2026
By DIANTÉ MARIGNYeditor@sbnewspaper.com A jury has been selected for the capital murder trial of a Brownsville man accused of the 2023 shooting death of San Benito Police Lt. Milton Resendez, following a pursuit that began on South Padre Island. Twelve jurors and three alternates have been selected for the trial of Rogelio Martinez Jr., with …
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Oct 02 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS Riverside Middle School Coach Felix Villalpando received national recognition after being selected to appear on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” an opportunity he said allowed him to represent the Riverside Middle School community and the work of its coaches and staff. Villalpando said the experience began when Riverside Middle School …
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Oct 02 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS The San Benito Lady Greyhounds are a couple of weeks into District 32-6A volleyball action and still have plenty of time to recover from their 0-2 start. Nothing like a home-style Lady ‘Hounds win to get back on track after they defeated the PSJA North Lady Raiders by a …
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Oct 02 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS LYFORD—The Bulldogs’ home game against the Rio Hondo Bobcats was billed as a battle between two of the Rio Grande Valley’s best undefeated high school teams four weeks into the season, but the latter left no doubt about who was better, as the 33-7 margin attested. “Lyford is a …
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Oct 02 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS SAN MARCOS—San Benito senior kicker Francisco Barrientos had a historic night, making six field goals to lead the Greyhounds to a come-from-behind 32-28 non-district win over the Odessa Bronchos at Rattler Stadium last Friday night. Barrientos made two 20- and 40-yard kicks that gave SB a scoring edge twice …
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Sep 25 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS RIO HONDO—The Bobcat Varsity Football Team ripped the St. Joseph Academy Bloodhounds on their new stadium turf, securing a 60-21 victory in grand homecoming fashion. The stadium’s new turf, which received as much hype as the talented Bobcat football team, forced Rio Hondo to play the first three weeks …
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Sep 25 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS Not even halfway through the season, the San Benito Greyhounds matched their gridiron win total from a year ago after earning a 21-15 homecoming victory over the Harlingen South Hawks at Bobby Morrow Stadium last Friday. The win didn’t come without its share of fourth-quarter drama, however. South ended …
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Sep 25 2026
By JUAN LONGORIAVP of Customer Care, Enseo Raised in rural San Benito, Juan Longoria, corporate vice president and two-time master’s graduate, reflects this Hispanic Heritage Month on what his path from San Benito taught him about the importance of visibility, mentorship, and helping young people see career possibilities beyond what they encounter every day. In …
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Sep 25 2026
The following is the final installment of a three-part series. Abel Fonseca, II, is a lifelong San Benito resident and community advocate who has served students and families for more than two decades. Through his “Heart of San Benito” series, he shares stories that celebrate the people who make the Resaca City special. He can …
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