Special to the NEWS Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, recently announced a dynamic lineup of animal-focused events launching in February. From everyone’s favorite Chick Days to the debut of Animal Days, pet parents and animal owners can enjoy savings, supplies, adoptions, and in-store activities. “Pets and …

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Special to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS, TX—Saddle up, Rio Grande Valley! The Los Fresnos Rodeo returns in 2026, promising four days of electrifying ProRodeo action, world-class musical entertainment, and family fun. From February 19 through February 22, this year’s event is headlined by a star-studded country music lineup featuring Braxton Keith, Annie Bosko, and Randall …

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Joe Martinez, Ed.D., is a Doctor of Curriculum & Technology, a U.S. Military Veteran, and a native of San Benito. To recap what I wrote last week, our local Olympian, heroine, and hero, Bobby Morrow, was raised on the outskirts of San Benito, attended San Benito High, and won three state championships as a Greyhound. …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS Individual prayer, as it is currently allowed throughout the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District, will continue, but not as defined by the 89th Texas Legislature’s Senate Bill 11, which would have changed the manner in which school is taught for future generations. The SBCISD Board of Trustees reached …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS LA JOYA, TX—The San Benito Lady Greyhounds’ basketball season concluded after a Class 6A bi-district loss to the Lady Coyotes on Tuesday. The Lady ‘Hounds were aiming to advance to the second round for a fourth consecutive year, but it wasn’t meant to be, as San Benito fell on …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS San Benito High School athletes have performed admirably lately in various sports, with some having concluded their seasons and others just getting theirs started. This appears to be the scenario for student-athletes in wrestling, powerlifting, softball, and track & field. SOFTBALL The San Benito Lady Greyhounds participated in the …

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By RAY QUIROGApublisher@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) held a candidates’ forum a week prior to the start of early voting for the March Primaries. The forum took place on the property of a senior member. The chapter’s spokesperson, Elias Cantu, said the forum was rather impromptu, as only one …

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By MARK BETANCOURTKUT NEWS This story was produced by The Texas Newsroom and The California Newsroom. The Texas Newsroom is a public radio journalism collaboration that includes NPR, KERA (North Texas), Houston Public Media, KUT (Austin), Texas Public Radio (San Antonio), and other stations across the state. The California Newsroom is a collaboration of public …

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Joe Rodriguez is a San Benito resident, a local citizen watchdog, and a former candidate for the San Benito City Commission. “Is the San Benito Economic Development Corporation (EDC) legally allowed to spend taxpayer dollars?” That’s a question I am frequently asked. The simple answer is, “Yes.” However, because of how the EDC is structured, …

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Joe Martinez, Ed.D., is a Doctor of Curriculum & Technology, a U.S. Military Veteran, and a native of San Benito. Congratulations, San Benito! I’ve definitely seen an increase in shopping sprees among local businesses in our community. I’m beginning to see some of the fruits of your labor in keeping your wealth within our city. …

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