Jan 09 2026
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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Jan 09 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the NEWS Doula Yarlett Navarro, a birth and postpartum doula, serves families throughout Cameron County and the Rio Grande Valley, working to expand access to personalized birth support across the region. A Brownsville native and founder of Mujeres Poderosas Birth Services, a space dedicated to empowering and supporting women throughout …
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Jan 09 2026
Joe Martinez, Ed.D., is a Doctor of Curriculum & Technology, a U.S. Military Veteran, and a San Benito native. As the New Year begins, many people are reflecting on the old year and the many festive gatherings they attended that led to unwanted weight gain. What to do? Well, there are many solutions to the …
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Jan 09 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS Six of the San Benito Greyhounds’ victories this season during non-district play came in the past two weeks as the players were off during the extended holiday break. Those victories came against the La Feria Lions, 59-52, in December, and against the Valley View Tigers, 86-34, a couple …
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Jan 02 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the NEWS Reaching a milestone birthday often invites reflection, gratitude, and perspective. For Irene Garcia Molano, named the first baby born in 1971 in San Benito, turning 55 is both a celebration of life and a testament to the values that have guided her journey. For Molano, the greatest gift …
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Jan 02 2026
By RAY QUIROGA publisher@sbnewspaper.com In a world that seems to grow more detached by the day, a young man and a group of his friends are bucking the trend and doing what they can to give back to the community this holiday season. In fact, Victor Gonzalez, a sixth-grade student at South Texas ISD’s Rising …
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Jan 02 2026
Joe Martinez, Ed.D., is a Doctor of Curriculum & Technology, a U.S. Military Veteran, and a San Benito native. San Benito is known for many things. It’s Freddy Fender’s hometown, for instance. It’s known for its friendly people, and it’s called “The Resaca City” (our sign upon entering the city says so)! So, what is …
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Jan 02 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS Over the next eight months, San Benito police officers are conducting traffic stops to identify impaired drivers as part of a mobilization program. Upon investigation, if a police officer determines that a motorist is impaired while driving, the motorist can be arrested and face jail time. San Benito …
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Jan 02 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The San Benito Police Department (SBPD) is installing bullet-resistant components in various vehicles as part of a state-funded grant worth six figures. The $184,724 grant proposal issued by the Office of the Governor was ratified unanimously by San Benito Commissioners during December 16 regular meeting. SBPD Chief Mario …
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Jan 02 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The San Benito Commissioners unanimously approved $1.468 million for significant enhancements to two water towers in the city, which is less than had been budgeted. Work is to begin next month. After the City of San Benito solicited bids from six companies, the Freddy Fender Tower (one million-gallon …
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