Jun 27 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the NEWS The San Benito City Commission convened on June 17 at the San Benito Municipal Building for the commission’s regular meeting. Public comments opened the meeting, with representatives from humanitarian organizations Sunshine Haven and CASA speaking to the commission. A presentation by Deborah Morales recognized several distinguished women …
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Jun 20 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS and RAY QUIROGA publisher@sbnewspaper.com San Benito residents attended multiple protests across the Valley on Saturday, June 14, as an estimated 10 million demonstrators nationwide voiced their objections to various policies of the Trump administration. Dubbed the “No Kings Day” protests, demonstrations were held in American cities from LA to Chicago and everywhere …
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Jun 20 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the NEWS In the vibrant Rio Grande Valley, where communities hum with energy, David Estrada, known as DJ Spyder, is sharing his craft with local students. Raised in Weslaco and now based in Harlingen, Estrada’s journey as a DJ, rooted in family and passion, has led him to teach …
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Jun 20 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS It’s fitting that the light shone brightest on San Benito’s leadership during a State of the City presentation last week, as they highlighted the city’s rich past and what the future may hold for residents. Elected officials, led by Mayor Ricardo Guerra and Mayor Pro Tem Pedro A. …
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Jun 20 2025
By RAY QUIROGA publisher@sbnewspaper.com The congregation of a historic San Benito church fed over 100 first responders on Saturday, June 14, 2025. All Saints Episcopal Church of San Benito, located at 499 N. Reagan St, hosted EMS, law enforcement, and firefighters Saturday, which also marked Flag Day across the nation. The meal consisted of a …
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Jun 20 2025
By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the NEWS In the heart of San Benito, a hub of hope has quietly taken root at the Parks and Recreation Building on 705 N. Bowie St., where the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has established a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to aid residents recovering from March’s floods. Since …
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Jun 20 2025
Special to the NEWS Driving For Success (DFS) is a state-approved online driver education program developed by DrivingQuest in partnership with Region One Education Service Center. Launched as a joint initiative, DFS remains a collaborative effort supporting school districts across Texas. The program is offered at no cost to families and helps students earn their …
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Jun 20 2025
By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS HARLINGEN, TX—Vehicle and bike enhancements costing hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars are commonplace for members of the Brown Impressions Lowrider Car Club of San Benito. Their presence was on full display recently at the annual Hooters Car Show, where dozens of other vehicle owners showcased their four-wheeled …
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Jun 20 2025
Special to the NEWS EDINBURG, TX—DHR Health hosted a heartfelt graduation ceremony on June 9 to honor three students: Robert Adame from Rio Hondo Middle School, Kaylynn Adame from Rio Hondo High School, and Jose Manuel Acosta Jr. from IDEA San Juan College Prep. The event took place in the Discharge Lounge at DHR Health’s …
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Jun 13 2025
Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX – A 37-year-old Mexican woman living in San Benito is charged with assaulting an agent with Immigration and Customs Enforcement – Homeland Security Investigations [ICE-HSI], announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei this afternoon (Friday, June 13, 2025). According to court records, Maria Isabel Cruz-Salas is expected for her next …
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