Special to the NEWS South Texas Independent School District (STISD), which has a campus in San Benito, recently announced that five of its campuses were named Apple Distinguished Schools for the 2026-2029 program period. Schools apply and are chosen for this distinction based on their dedication to ongoing innovation in education and using Apple products …

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By TSTC CommunicationsSpecial to the NEWS HARLINGEN, TX—Much like skilled tradespeople preparing for a project deadline, 16 Building Construction students from Texas State Technical College’s (TSTC) are preparing for the ultimate test of their technical mastery. The students, from TSTC’s Harlingen campus, are competing at the 2026 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference in …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—The local school district is currently making major improvements to three athletic playing surfaces and facilities, costing $6 million, paid for by local taxpayers. Rio Hondo Independent School District (RHISD) Superintendent Raul Treviño said the Sports Complex Renovation Project was an idea he proposed to the school …

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By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS The San Benito Public Library will host its annual Eggstravaganza on April 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., inviting families and local businesses to join a free, community-wide Easter celebration that unites residents. San Benito Public Library Director Augustin Carrera stated that the goal of the event is …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS Following a closed-door session, San Benito Commissioners approved a $37,500 payment to Carpe Nox Industries, LLC for services related to the recent Hog Waddle Festival, which was held at the San Benito Fairgrounds. The commission’s 4-1 vote occurred during a regular meeting on March 17, and, according to Carpe …

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“I’m from San Benito, Texas, down a dirty dusty road. There was sugarcane and cotton, how I used to watch it grow.” – Charley Crockett, “The Valley” By RAY QUIROGApublisher@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Cultural Arts Department (CAD) staff gained a notable addition to its historical collection last week when incoming San Benito Commissioner Victor Manuel …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS EDINBURG, TX—San Benito and Rio Hondo high schools saw their girls’ powerlifting teams reach the top level of competition last week by placing in the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association Championship Finals held at Bert Ogden Arena. In Class 3A Division I, Rio Hondo’s Starlynn Garza won a …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS CORPUS CHRISTI, TX—With every passing round of the Class 6A soccer playoffs, the San Benito Greyhounds continue to make history by winning, achieving a status unheard of for the boys’ program. On Tuesday at Cabaniss Stadium in Corpus Christi, San Benito slipped past the Buda Johnson Jaguars by the …

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Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX—Last week, Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. issued a statement regarding the proposed refinery project at the Port of Brownsville, highlighting both the potential economic benefits and the importance of transparency, environmental safeguards, and responsible planning as the region prepares for possible rapid growth. Judge Treviño said that the …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS For Jaiden Barbour, judging wins and losses in her past athletic activities didn’t always depend on a clock, as is common in many sports. Barbour has usually relied on learned technique, completing tasks, and self-discipline to measure her successes and failures. She demonstrated her value as a former student-athlete …

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