Mar 17 2023
Special to the NEWS Hog Waddle 2023, featuring Tejano super sensation Grupo Siggno, is set for March 25, 2023, at the San Benito Fairgrounds. Tickets are $5 at the gate (children 10 and under enter for free), but can be purchased ahead of the event at the San Benito Public Library at 101 W. Rose …
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Mar 17 2023
Special the NEWS WASHINGTON, DC—Hannah Benavides, a student at San Benito High School, is an honorable mention prize winner in C-SPAN’s national 2023 StudentCam competition and will receive $250 for the documentary, “When the World Seems to Stop,” about gun laws and safety. C-SPAN, in cooperation with its cable television partners, asked middle and high …
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Mar 17 2023
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS With a dominant non-district season all wrapped up, the Lady ’Hounds Varsity Softball Team is gearing up for a run at another district title. Following a home victory over the Lyford Lady Bulldogs, San Benito sits at 20-3 on the season, a record good enough to be ranked …
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Mar 17 2023
Special to the NEWS On March 12, 2023, Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 1800 Block of Rancho Grande, east of San Benito, in reference to a family disturbance. Prior to the deputies’ arrival, Cameron County Dispatch was provided with the information on the male allegedly causing the disturbance. The male was identified as …
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Mar 17 2023
Special to the NEWS EDINBURG—The Region One Education Service Center (ESC) Special Education Program awarded 24 students for their success and participation in the South Texas Braille Challenge and South Texas Low Vision Challenge, held Wednesday, March 1 at the Region One ESC Conference Center. Among the winners were a number of San Benito and …
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Mar 10 2023
By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the NEWS Last month, City of San Benito Assistant City Manager Fred Bell was hired by the City of La Grange as its new City Manager. According to the City of La Grange, Bell’s first day will be on March 27. Responding to questions regarding Bell’s decision to apply for …
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Mar 10 2023
Special to the NEWS On March 6, 2023, Cameron County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested Jason Lee Iracheta who was involved in a vehicular pursuit. According to a statement by the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). On February 26, 2023, Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies, alongside the Rancho Viejo Police Department, Brownsville Police Department and Cameron County Precinct …
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Mar 10 2023
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS For over three decades, San Benito native Elias Martinez has been the benchmark of excellence for most Valley coaches. With a plethora of accolades and records already to his name, Martinez has earned one of the highest honors in Valley sports. The longtime skipper for the Lady ’Hounds …
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Mar 10 2023
Special to the NEWS San Benito Police Department (SBPD) investigators are looking into two separate incidents which were reported this week. AUTO-THEFT ARREST On Sunday, March 5, 2023, at about 11:30 a.m., officers of the SBPD responded to the West Business 77 and Oscar Williams Road area for a reckless driver call. The vehicle was …
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Mar 10 2023
NEWS Staff Report Candidates on the May 6, 2023 election ballot are invited to attend the 2023 Meet the Candidates Forum sponsored by The San Benito Chamber of Commerce and to be held at the legendary La Villita Dancehall, 261 W. Robertson St., San Benito, on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. The forum …
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