By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS Several San Benito High School male and female wrestlers are competing in the state tournament in Cypress, near Houston, this week. To qualify for the state tournament, all SBHS wrestlers first competed in the District 16-6A Tournament in January, then in the regional tournament in Austin last week. Three …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS Both the San Benito High School boys’ and girls’ soccer teams began District 32-6A play last week and into this week, each securing all-important victories. The wins count toward their district ledger as they each look to qualify for the playoffs in mid-March. In a district opener for both …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS HARLINGEN, TX—The San Benito Lady Greyhounds and the state-ranked Rio Hondo Lady Bobcats have concluded the district portion of their schedule and qualified for postseason contention. To advance, teams needed to finish in the top four of their respective districts. San Benito competed in District 32-6A and finished tied …

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Special to the NEWS The San Benito Public Library has launched its Mobile Library, bringing library services directly to neighborhoods throughout the city. The Mobile Library is designed to serve residents who are not always be able to visit the library in person by delivering books, educational resources, and library services to community spaces throughout …

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Special to the NEWS City of San Benito employees participated in a recent Heart Walk, joining communities throughout the region to promote heart health, physical activity, and overall wellness. The event reflects the City’s continued focus on promoting healthy lifestyles among employees and residents. Through community wellness initiatives, the City encourages preventive care and underscores …

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Special to the NEWS The City of San Benito has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The report covers the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2024. The Certificate of Achievement represents the highest …

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Special to the NEWS The San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum presents Before the Fall: The Architecture of Vulnerability, a solo exhibition by internationally recognized artist Ray Smith. According to a museum press statement, the exhibition examines contemporary social realities through reflection, distortion, and repurposed materials. It will be on view from Feb. 19 to May …

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Special to the NEWS According to officials with the San Benito Police Department (SBPD), on Monday, February 9, members of the SBPD Patrol Division responded to the Dollar Tree at 850 W. Highway 77 regarding an alleged robbery. It was reported that two male individuals had approached a female who was in her vehicle near …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS Following a request from elected leaders, the City of San Benito administration plans to reintroduce fee proposals for renting the Community Building to help cover the costs of events that would otherwise require thousands of dollars. To move forward with a new fee comparable with neighboring cities in Cameron …

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By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS A local wrestling promotion is stepping into the ring to help one of San Benito’s own. Citrus All Pro Wrestling (CAPW) will host a special fundraising event, CAPW: PRESSURE, on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Citrus Live Theater in Edinburg to support San Benito native and UTRGV …

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