Sep 04 2026
The following story was originally produced by The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Athletic Communications Department and is being reprinted here with the author’s permission. By MATTHEW CAVAZOSAssistant Director of Athletic CommunicationsThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valleymatthew.cavazos02@utrgv.edu EDINBURG, TX—After spen-ding hours celebrating, cooking, cheering the Vaqueros on their pregame walk, and enjoying an …
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Sep 04 2026
NEWS Staff Report Road and bridge construction on Stenger Street, which is one of the most accessible pathways for San Benito residents and motorists, was completed as of Wednesday morning. The roadway is nestled between West Business 77 and Stenger, with mostly residential homes and some commercial properties along its path, including the back of …
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Sep 04 2026
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 celebrating the people who make the Resaca City special. He can be reached at abelfonsecaii@hotmail.com. When you look at a professional boxing …
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Sep 04 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS MERCEDES, TX—The Mid Valley has hosted two meets in which San Benito and Rio Hondo cross country runners have participated over the past two weekends. In some cases, these competitors’ run times are improving as they near a month of competition. On Aug. 22, La Feria High School hosted …
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Sep 04 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX—Home or no home, the Rio Hondo Bobcats showed they will be one of the best football shows on the road this season. While the Rio Hondo Independent School District continues to showcase Bobcat Stadium improvements on social media, the football team appears to be having another banner …
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Sep 04 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS The San Benito High School Flamenco Guitar Ensemble has been selected to perform at the 2027 Texas Music Educators Association Convention as a Music Showcase Performing Group, marking the first time a San Benito CISD performing group has received this honor, according to Director of Fine Arts Eradio “Roddy” …
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Sep 04 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS Local LULAC leaders would like to continue hosting an event called “Cafecito y Platica” in the near future, now that San Benito Mayor Pete Galvan was invited to be the guest speaker and honed in on issues such as infrastructure, economic development, and how the fiscal budget affects the …
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Sep 04 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS San Benito Mayor Pete Galvan, with the unanimous decision of the San Benito Commissioners, reminded city staff that there’s a process for making decisions, but it can’t happen before dialogue with the boards appointed by the commissioners, especially when tax money is involved. That monetary process came up during …
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Aug 28 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhounds have revamped their schedule after adding an extra district game, meaning one fewer non-district opponent. That’s a result of the University Interscholastic League (UIL) biennial realignment, which now places District 32-6A in a six-team alignment, including the talented PSJA North Raiders and the PSJA Bears, …
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Aug 28 2026
The following is the second part of a two-part series. Part I was published in last week’s edition of the San Benito News. Writer 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 …
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