Nov 21 2025
Special to the NEWS Tractor Supply donated $500 to over 2,300 communities, totaling more than $1 million in one day — supporting fire, police, and veteran organizations nationwide. Nationwide celebrations featured Touch-a-Truck events, thank you note stations, a digital “Honor Wall,” and giveaways — uniting communities to honor their Heroes. Across the country on Nov. …
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Nov 21 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS WESLACO, TX—The San Benito Greyhounds’ football season has concluded, and for the second consecutive year, it closely mirrors last year’s. The ‘Hounds were shut out in a bi-district game against the Weslaco Panthers at Bobby Lackey Stadium, this time by a score of 33-0. Last year, San Benito …
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Nov 21 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—After one week, the Rio Hondo Lady ’Cats’ Basketball Team has once again started their season strong, now holding a 3-0 record. Following their opening season win at home against the San Benito Lady Greyhounds, Rio Hondo defeated the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons (77-34) and the …
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Nov 21 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS LA JOYA, TX—The San Benito High School wrestling program is off to an impressive start after each of the varsity teams earned high marks in recent tournaments. The Lady Greyhounds placed second at the La Joya Palmview Tournament on Nov. 14. Head Coach Kristen Longoria entered the team …
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Nov 21 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS HARLINGEN, TX—Despite gaining more than 500 yards of total offense, the Rio Hondo Bobcat Football Team lost to the London Pirates, 49-42, in a Class 3A first-round playoff game last week at Boggus Stadium. Rio Hondo ends its season with a 9-2 record, while London (7-4) advances …
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Nov 14 2025
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the NEWS The City of San Benito is hosting its inaugural Veterans Day Festival on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the San Benito Fairgrounds, located at 25699 Cesar Gonzalez Parkway. The event starts a new community tradition that honors local veterans and celebrates their service …
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Nov 14 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The City of San Benito is allocating $42,000 of six-figure funding for a comprehensive plan aimed at addressing aging infrastructure and supporting long-term economic growth. The San Benito City Commissioners announced the unanimous decision during a regular meeting on Nov. 4. CSRS will collaborate with the City of …
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Nov 14 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The City of San Benito will match 25 percent of a $250,000 grant it received, which will be used for hiring additional police officers, following a decision by the City’s elected leaders. The action taken by the San Benito City Commissioners was decided upon during their regular meeting …
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Nov 14 2025
Joe Rodriguez is a resident of San Benito, a local citizen watchdog, and a former candidate for the San Benito City Commission. PREFACE: I am not a real estate agent, realtor, nor an attorney. I previously owned a home in a MUD, so I am familiar with the concept of owning a home in a …
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Nov 14 2025
Abel Fonseca is a San Benito native and a longtime San Benito CISD ACE Program Site Coordinator at Miller Jordan Middle School and Collegiate Academy. He can be reached at afonseca@sbcisd.net. The holiday spirit is returning to San Benito as the San Benito CISD ACE Program announces the return of “Shop with a Cop” — …
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