By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS A groundbreaking ceremony was held in conjunction with a street improvement project that will be partially funded by the federal government, the City of San Benito announced last week. Leaders outlined the tentative location for the project’s start—the neighborhood encompassing Diaz, Carol, and Sombra streets. Taxpayers will contribute $600,000 …

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By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS LOS INDIOS, TX — A new mayor and commissioner have assumed leadership in this small river community. According to Los Indios City Manager Jared Hockema, Anita Weaver has been both appointed and elected mayor for the remainder of Jaime Gonzalez’s term. Gonzalez recently stepped down from the position. His …

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By RAY QUIROGApublisher@sbnewspaper.com A long-standing exhibit spotlighting the history of the Resaca City, and curated by the San Benito Historical Society (SBHS), a volunteer organization dedicated to documenting and preserving San Benito’s history, was removed from the San Benito Community Building on Heywood Street. SBHS volunteers unceremoniously dismantled displays and removed artifacts from the building …

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Special to the NEWS The City of San Benito contractors are completing the Freddy Fender Water Tower, with the iconic image of Freddy Fender restored to its place. According to a City of San Benito press release, the first phase of a two-tower water infrastructure upgrade project is nearly complete. The rehabilitation project continues the …

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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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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—The Bobcat Varsity Baseball players are still playing their pre-district schedule, and with a loss Tuesday against Valley View, they evened their record to 9-9. They are part of District 32-3A and are grouped with Raymondville, Lyford, Santa Rosa, and Progreso. So far, Raymondville is the only …

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Joe Martinez, Ed.D., is a Doctor of Curriculum & Technology, a U.S. Military Veteran, and a San Benito native. San Benito is a beautiful city in its own right, featuring a lovely central park and stunning resacas that showcase our town. However, there is a darker side, which includes petty crime, larceny, and theft. Our …

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Special to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS, TX —Last Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott joined AT&T representatives to distribute laptops to local students here. “The reason we’re here is that 150 seniors have proven they’re either ready for college or a career,” said Governor Abbott during last week’s presentation. “Over the past two years, we’ve invested …

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Special to the NEWS A fire at a residence just outside the San Benito city limits led to the arrest of a 69-year-old man. Gilbert Montemayor was detained last week after allegedly setting his vehicle on fire at his home, damaging the residence. According to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office, Montemayor stated that the incident …

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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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