Mar 20 2026
Special to the NEWS EDINBURG, TX—A 33-year-old San Benito woman was sentenced to 11 years in prison after admitting guilt to multiple charges related to a fatal 2022 drunk driving crash that left two others injured. Last Wednesday, in a Hidalgo County courtroom, Claudia Ann Carrizales from San Benito pleaded guilty to one count of …
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Mar 20 2026
By JOAQUIN CASTILLOCity of San BenitoMuseum Coordinator The City of San Benito Cultural Arts Department (CAD) announced its upcoming group exhibition held at the San Benito Cultural Center (SBCC) on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The opening reception for Mixta Cultura is being held at SBCC, located at 225 E. Stenger St., San Benito, from 5:30-8:30. …
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Mar 20 2026
Special to the NEWS The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) recently conducted a Hazard Communication (HazCom) inspection at the City of San Benito’s Water Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant. According to City of San Benito officials, both facilities were found to be fully compliant and met all applicable safety requirements. HazCom inspections are …
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Mar 20 2026
By RAY QUIROGApublisher@sbnewspaper.com San Benito voters are headed to the polls starting in late April for the local May 2, 2026, General and Special City and School Board of Trustees elections. Early voting runs from Monday, April 20, to Tuesday, April 28. The candidates for the May 2, 2026, City of San Benito General Election …
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Mar 20 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS When San Benito CISD’s Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy dance team needed a sponsor at the start of the school year, two teachers stepped up to ensure the students still had the chance to perform and represent their school. Second-grade teacher Laura Vallejo, who has over 30 years of …
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Mar 20 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District (SBCISD) held a groundbreaking ceremony for a future performing arts center, showcasing performances by mariachi, flamenco, and conjunto students, setting the stage for what’s to come when the building opens in two years, as officials project. The performing arts center (PAC) will …
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Mar 20 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS EDINBURG, TX—San Benito High School (SBHS) once again had several athletes reach the zenith in the sport of powerlifting. On Wednesday, seven SBHS athletes competed at the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association’s Class 6A State Meet at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg. Among the SBHS girls who qualified …
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Mar 13 2026
By RAY QUIROGApublisher@sbnewspaper.com An embattled San Benito CISD elementary school has avoided permanent closure, at least for now. Rangerville Elementary, believed to have opened over 100 years ago and to have existed before joining the San Benito School District, has a long history of serving students in the rural area along Texas Highway 281 and …
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Mar 13 2026
NEWS Staff Report Cameron County Drainage District No. 3 is at the heart of a growing scandal that has resulted in the arrest of current and former officials of the entity. Last week, state authorities arrested the Drainage District’s current president, former general manager, and a former board member, all of whom were charged with …
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Mar 13 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhound Varsity Baseball Team is continuing to play the non-district part of its schedule, which has lately been successful, as the squad aims to keep its offensive momentum going in Weslaco on Friday. After winning the San Benito CISD Tournament recently, the ’Hounds have kept their …
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