By ARABELLA SERRATA editor@sbnewspaper.com The City of San Benito recently participated in Paws for a Cause, an event dedicated to helping animals find their forever homes. The event was organized by IDEA San Benito students, led by Noah Mireles. The event was held on Sept. 13, 2024, and aimed to start new “pet parents” with …
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Sep 25 2024
SBCISD, other districts see rise in threats
By ARABELLA SERRATA editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito Consolidated Independent School District recently addressed a written threat on campus grounds. The district addressed the issue on its official Facebook page on Sept. 17. “San Benito High School administrators discovered a potential written threat on campus and have initiated their safety protocols, which include notifying our district police …
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Sep 25 2024
City manager addresses flooding
By ARABELLA SERRATA editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito, as did many parts of the Valley, saw unexpected rainfall on Sunday, Sept. 15 which resulted in flash flooding of various streets within the city. As a result of the flooding, San Benito City Manager, Fred Sandoval, made a public statement with a press release on the city’s official …
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Sep 25 2024
Beer dispute leads to stabbing
Special to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS, TX —An alleged stabbing incident over a beer dispute has landed a couple in jail, according to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). According to the CCSO, on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, deputies responded to 30000 block of Calle Alegre located in the Los Fresnos area in reference to …
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Sep 25 2024
Woman accused of assault
Special to the NEWS A San Benito woman is facing an assault charge after allegedly attacking her husband, authorities say. According to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), on Friday, September 20, 2024, at approximately 2:38 a.m., sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence just outside the San Benito city limits in reference to a …
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Sep 25 2024
Deputies called to migrant center
Special to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS, TX—Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to an immigrant housing facility last week, leading to the arrest of a male subject on an assault charge. According to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at about 6:30 p.m., Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Compass …
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Sep 25 2024
Rising Scholars wins Texas Cup
Special to the NEWS The athletic program at South Texas Independent School District (STISD) Rising Scholars Academy (RSA) in San Benito was recently named the 2023-2024 Texas Charter School Academic & Athletic League (TCSAAL) Texas Cup winner for the Middle School Premier Schools division based upon its performance last athletic season. According to TCSAAL, the …
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Sep 25 2024
SB cleans ‘other side of tracks’
By RENE TORRES Special to the NEWS Several months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, San Benito officials announced a program of general development in the “Mexiquito” section of the city. It was a multipurpose project. It was also understood that the resacas needed an in-depth clean-up and focus on developing the much-underserved “Mexican” side …
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Sep 25 2024
Lopez, Guerra on hand for visit
Special to the NEWS McALLEN, TX —San Benito Mayor Ricardo “Rick” Guerra and State Representative Janie Lopez joined other Rio Grande Valley dignitaries earlier this week as Texas Governor Greg Abbott visited the area to discuss the regional economy and other matters. During his visit to the Valley, Abbott championed Texas’ success at attracting and …
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Sep 23 2024
Tigres take bite out of ’Hounds
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhounds are still looking for their first victory of the season, but their play was much improved during a homecoming game Friday night at Bobby Morrow Stadium against the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon (UANL) Tigres. With the 28-21 loss, the Greyhounds dropped to 0-4 …
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