Special to the NEWS LOS INDIOS, TX—A San Benito man was apprehended at the International Bridge earlier this week, accused of attempting to smuggle illicit contraband into the United States. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Los Indios International Bridge cargo lot intercepted a load of alleged cocaine …

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By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS Two days into the new school year, the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District (SBCISD) Board of Trustees unanimously approved a 25-page handbook last week that defines ways to prevent student bullying and outlines intervention methods. The SBCISD Bullying Prevention Handbook states that nearly one-third of students surveyed …

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Special to the NEWS On Aug. 13, 2025, at around 7 p.m., the San Benito Police Department (SBPD) received a call regarding an alleged robbery that was occurring at a location off the 2000 block of East Expressway 83 in San Benito. Upon arrival, police concluded that no robbery took place and there was no …

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COMMENTARY By JOE RODRIGUEZ Joe Rodriguez is a San Benito resident, a local citizen watchdog, and a past San Benito Commission Candidate. Res ipsa loquitur is Latin for “the thing speaks for itself”. Transparency and open government are essential principles for good governance and a healthy democracy. The principles of transparency, participation, and collaboration are …

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By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS With the varsity team yet to be filled, the San Benito High School girls’ cross country team has competed at the junior varsity and freshman levels. Under Head Coach Sonia White, the runners will be partaking in their second event this Saturday, this time in the 51st annual …

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By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS The San Benito Lady Greyhounds and the Rio Hondo Lady Bobcats were grouped together during pool play of the annual Donna Tournament last weekend, but their successes varied quite differently. Being grouped in Pool F, San Benito and Rio Hondo each played in their second tournament matches, with …

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By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS HARLINGEN, TX —The second annual United We Run 5K Fun Run/Walk, presented by the United Way of Northern Cameron County, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6. Organizers are still registering runners and walkers who want to participate in the event held at McKelvey Park. The event has …

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By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS For prospective homeowners who have between $55,000 and $70,000 to budget for a new home, a piece of land at Veterans Crossing Subdivision might be up for consideration. To commemorate this opportunity for a subdivision that will have 92 lots, a groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday, Aug. …

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Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX —On Wednesday, a jury found Abby’s Bakery owners guilty of harboring illegal aliens. Employees, prosecutors say, were living in a storage area with only one exit, sleeping on mattresses, and rarely had hot water. Two owners of Abby’s Bakery, located in Los Fresnos, have been convicted following the discovery …

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By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS During a City Commission meeting on Aug. 5, city officials released financial details about the one-day Resaca Fest event held during this year’s Independence Day weekend. City Financial Director Stephanie Sarrionandia provided various festival information during the public meeting four weeks following the July 5 event at Heavin …

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