By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS SAN MARCOS—San Benito senior kicker Francisco Barrientos had a historic night, making six field goals to lead the Greyhounds to a come-from-behind 32-28 non-district win over the Odessa Bronchos at Rattler Stadium last Friday night. Barrientos made two 20- and 40-yard kicks that gave SB a scoring edge twice …

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Joe Rodriguez is a San Benito resident, a local citizen watchdog, and a former candidate for the San Benito City Commission. If the Republican Party and Trump retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, they plan to cut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid in January 2027. Republican House leader Mike Johnson said …

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Abel Fonseca, II, is a lifelong San Benito resident and community advocate who has served students and families for more than two decades. Through his “Heart of San Benito” series, he shares stories that celebrate the people stories that make the Resaca City special. He can be reached at abelfonsecaii@hotmail.com. Every town has its official …

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By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS A newly renovated space at the Boys & Girls Club of San Benito, through a partnership with the Panda Cares Foundation and an area Panda Express, is providing local youth with a dedicated place for academic enrichment, wellness, and positive development. The Panda Cares Center of Hope was created …

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By DIANTÉ MARIGNYeditor@sbnewspaper.com A jury has been selected for the capital murder trial of a Brownsville man accused of the 2023 shooting death of San Benito Police Lt. Milton Resendez, following a pursuit that began on South Padre Island. Twelve jurors and three alternates have been selected for the trial of Rogelio Martinez Jr., with …

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By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS Riverside Middle School Coach Felix Villalpando received national recognition after being selected to appear on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” an opportunity he said allowed him to represent the Riverside Middle School community and the work of its coaches and staff. Villalpando said the experience began when Riverside Middle School …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS The language in a non-profit organization’s status, which allows no-cost use of City of San Benito facilities, hindered an amended Comprehensive Schedule of Fees ordinance from passing after discussion at a Sept. 15 regular meeting of the San Benito City Commission. The issue arose when various organizations and individuals …

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Special to the NEWS Two men were arrested in connection with a recent drug bust in San Benito’s Bent Tree area. According to a San Benito Police Department (SBPD) social media post, on Friday, Sept. 18, at around 4 p.m., members of the SBPD SWAT team, the SBPD Special Investigations Unit, and the Cameron County …

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Special to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS—Organizers of the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center (NMCAC) are celebrating the center’s 33rd annual conjunto festival on Oct. 2-3. This unique cultural program draws more than 2,500 attendees each year to Los Fresnos to honor the sounds, traditions, and community spirit that define Conjunto music. This year’s festival showcases …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS RIO HONDO—The Bobcat Varsity Football Team ripped the St. Joseph Academy Bloodhounds on their new stadium turf, securing a 60-21 victory in grand homecoming fashion. The stadium’s new turf, which received as much hype as the talented Bobcat football team, forced Rio Hondo to play the first three weeks …

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