Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX— On Wednesday, Cameron County Commissioners announced that it has agreed to purchase an ownership interest in the Brownsville & Matamoros Bridge Company, which owns the Brownsville & Matamoros Bridge (B&M Bridge), concluding a complex negotiation process that began approximately two years ago. This transaction is expected to close in …

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By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the NEWS The City of San Benito, through the San Benito Community Development Corporation (SBCDC), is offering financial help to residents impacted by COVID-19. The program provides up to six months of assistance for essential expenses, including utilities (water, gas, and electricity), rent, and mortgage. Payments are made directly …

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Special to the NEWS LIVINGSTON, NJ—Reef Industries Inc. has become the newest film manufacturer for Inteplast Group. Founded in 1957, the company supplies the architectural, municipal, aerospace, construction, nuclear, and agricultural sectors. Reef Industries has two locations in Houston and one in San Benito. According to a corporate press release, Reef Industries offers a variety …

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By Rene Torres Valley Heritage Rene Torres is a retired assistant professor at the University of Texas-Brownsville and Texas Southmost College. He has a long-standing history in the Rio Grande Valley as an educator, sports historian, and humanitarian, with extensive community service to his name. While the Great Depression presented numerous concerns, it also sparked …

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By Joe Martinez, Ed.D., Doctor of Curriculum & Technology Joe Martinez, Ed.D., is a Doctor of Curriculum & Technology, a U.S. Military Veteran, and a San Benito native. Students across the country have consistently experienced declines in passing their standardized state tests, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic began, when isolation and school closures negatively impacted …

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By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS Win or lose, the goal of the San Benito Greyhounds’ coaching staff is to develop their players and learn from the game of football. As the season has progressed, progress has been made despite a narrow 10-7 loss to the explosive Weslaco Panthers at Bobby Morrow Stadium last …

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By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—The Rio Hondo Bobcats avenged a loss from last season that cost them the outright District 32-3A title. Judging by their commanding 55-20 victory last week at home against the same Bishop Badgers, it’s clear that the Rio Grande Valley team has matters well in hand. …

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By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS HARLINGEN, TX —The San Benito Greyhounds got an early glimpse of how they will fare against some of their district foes as they participated in the Rio Grande Valley Golf Coaches Association/Los Fresnos Invitational Golf Tournament at Treasure Hills Golf Course. San Benito (397-372—769) finished third among four …

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Special to the NEWS Members of the Mancillas family of San Benito are set to make their television debut on an iconic game show. The episode of Family Feud in which they will appear is scheduled to air on October 1, 2025, as they showcase their family spirit and competitive nature in front of millions …

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NEWS Staff Report LOS FRESNOS, TX. —The Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center (NMCAC) is hosting its 32nd Annual Conjunto Festival on October 3-4, 2025, at Los Fresnos Memorial Park, 900 North Arroyo Blvd. Admission is $10 per person per day at the gate. Music begins at 5:30 and 4:15 p.m., respectively, and ends at 11:30-midnight, …

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