Special to the NEWS On January 8, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the San Benito Police Department (SBPD) SWAT team, with assistance from the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team, executed a narcotics search warrant in the 700 Block of North Sam Houston Street in San Benito. According to the SBPD, during the execution of …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS The City of San Benito literally answered the call of nature by installing a public restroom at Landrum Park, with all costs covered by the federal government. The occasion was officially marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development …

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By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS Five San Benito Greyhound varsity football players will be suiting up for an annual All-Star football game this weekend. Seniors Kian Jones, Victor Rodriguez, Alex Munoz, Luis Balli, and Eduardo Cuevas were selected to play in the East-West All-Star Game at Bobby Lackey Stadium in Weslaco on Jan. …

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By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the NEWS The San Benito Cultural Arts Department (CAD) recently received the UTRGV Community Partnership Award for the second consecutive year, recognizing its ongoing collaboration with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and its role in advancing education, arts, and culture throughout the RGV. The department oversees the San …

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By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The City of San Benito is considering taking over the monthly Market Days event held in the Historic Robertson St. District. Organizers, who agree that Market Days has grown significantly, will bide their time while City of San Benito leaders evaluate over the next 90 days what control …

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By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the NEWS The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is hosting virtual public meetings through January 30, 2026, and inviting residents, business owners, and cross-border travelers to comment on the update of the Texas–Mexico Border Transportation Master Plan (BTMP). These virtual public meetings opened on Friday, December 19, 2025, to provide …

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NEWS Staff Report Area authorities continue investigating several unrelated incidents that occurred locally during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday periods. Tragedy struck the San Benito area on Christmas Eve when a 73-year-old woman died in an auto-pedestrian collision, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The deceased was later identified by DPS …

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By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The San Benito Lady Greyhound varsity soccer players concluded the scrimmage portion of their season and are ready to take on all comers now that their play will count heavily toward district down the road. In eight December scrimmages, the Lady ‘Hounds won five matches and tied three. …

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By ENSIGN HAN FIORI-PUYU Navy Office of Community Outreach MILLINGTON, TN—Seaman Fabian Lozano, a native of Los Fresnos, Texas, recently completed an intensive 10-week training program to become a member of the elite U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Seaman Lozano, a 2024 Weiss High School graduate, joined the Navy four months ago. Today, Lozano serves as …

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By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS Road and bridge construction is well underway along Stenger Street, which is one of the most accessible pathways for San Benito residents and motorists. The roadway is nestled between West Business 77 and Sam Houston Boulevard, with mostly residential homes and some commercial properties along its path, including …

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