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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By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS Representatives of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 22347 of San Benito traveled hundreds of miles earlier this month to join a peaceful demonstration outside the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas. Elias Cantu said members of his LULAC council, along with District Director …

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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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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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