Oct 03 2025
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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Oct 03 2025
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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Oct 03 2025
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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Oct 03 2025
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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Oct 03 2025
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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Oct 03 2025
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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Sep 26 2025
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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Sep 26 2025
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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Sep 26 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the NEWS St. Theresa Catholic Church in San Benito is hosting its annual Fall Festival Oct. 4–5, welcoming families, friends, and neighbors for two evenings of food, music, and fellowship. Brisket sandwiches, beef and fajita tacos, tamales, menudo, turkey legs, funnel cakes, aguas frescas, baked goods, and more will …
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Sep 26 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the NEWS Laureles Regional Park, also known as Laureles County Park, a long-favored gathering spot for families and youth sports in the San Benito area, is set for a significant transformation after Cameron County secured a $750,000 federal grant to revitalize the community space. The funds, awarded through the …
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