Feb 07 2025
Special to the NEWS The City of San Benito’s Cultural Arts Department (CAD) presents Vestigios de lo Sagrado (Vestiges of the Sacred), a solo exhibition featuring the work of McAllen-based Latina artist Mitch D’arte. The exhibition is being displayed at the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum and marks D’arte’s first solo exhibition of this scale …
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Feb 07 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS For some present-day local leaders, seizing history to cultivate future minds was the reason the unveiling of the Black Pioneers of San Benito Monument was held last week, Feb. 1. It attracted an estimated 60 people on a sunny Saturday afternoon to the grounds of the Callandret Black …
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Feb 07 2025
By ARABELLA SERRATA editor@sbnewspaper.com In the wake of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] activity in the Rio Grande Valley, many area cities, establishments, and law enforcement have come out to clarify how they will be interacting with ICE. The Department of Homeland Security [DHS] released a statement on Jan. 21 announcing the Trump administration …
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Feb 07 2025
By ARABELLA SERRATA editor@sbnewspaper.com The construction company VARCO recently filed a criminal complaint against San Benito City Manager Fred Sandoval for “official oppression.” The complaint was filed by Paul Serafy, an attorney representing VARCO. The complaint falls under Texas Penal Code 39.03. According to the official Texas Statutes website, official oppression can happen when a …
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Feb 07 2025
By ARABELLA SERRATA editor@sbnewspaper.com There was a show of support for San Benito City Manager Fred Sandoval during the City of San Benito’s regularly held meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Sandoval has been undergoing scrutiny from certain corners of the community after an online video segment was released showing him and EDC administrator Mario Palomo …
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Feb 07 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—Now that the Lady ’Cats finished the District 32-3A portion of their season in impressive fashion, postseason business is finally at hand. Owners of a five-game winning streak to close the district portion of their season, the Lady Bobcat Varsity Basketball Team will play in a …
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Feb 07 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhound Golf Team, which fields full varsity teams in each of the boys’ and girls’ divisions, are led by Head Coach Henry Valle for a 10th year. He plans to play each team in seven tournaments, and as February begins, the Greyhounds are on pace …
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Feb 07 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhound Varsity Basketball Team earned an important victory last week against the Brownsville Veterans Memorial Chargers, but San Benito was unable to flip that victory into a winning streak after losing at home to the Harlingen Cardinals on Tuesday. The loss prevents San Benito from …
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Feb 07 2025
By STEVE HATHCOCK Steve Hathcock has an extensive background in historical preservation and writing focused on South Texas. He has served as Chairman of the Cameron County Historical Commission for two terms and Vice Chair for two terms, having been a member since 2004. He is also a founding member of the Historical Foundation of …
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Jan 31 2025
By SANDRA TUMBERLINSON San Benito Historical Society A monument recognizing the contributions of San Benito’s Black pioneers is being dedicated on Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. The dedication will take place at the Callandret Black History Museum, located at 305 Doherty St., San Benito. The event, organized by the San Benito Historical Society, is part …
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