Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE, TX—Last week, the Cameron County Commissioners’ Court voted to adopt the County’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 budget. The adopted budget totals $265,252,780.55 and funds the core functions and services that Cameron County provides, including law enforcement, general county operations, roads and infrastructure, emergency management, public health and welfare, parks and …

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By DIANTÉ MARIGNYeditor@portisabelsouthpadre.com BAYVIEW, TX—A Bayview man with Los Fresnos roots is facing a murder charge following the death of his wife at their home Sunday. Cameron County Sheriff’s deputies and investigators responded to the 29000 block of Siesta Lane after receiving a 911 call. Upon arrival, authorities found 43-year-old Dulce Vargas unresponsive and suffering …

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NEWS Staff Report The Office of Cameron County District Clerk Laura Perez-Reyes, in partnership with the City of San Benito, will host a Passport Fair on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cameron County Annex Building, 1390 W. Expressway 83, San Benito. The public is welcome. To schedule an …

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By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS Family, faith, history and community were central to the life of Lonnie Davis, a San Benito native whose memories of the El Jardin neighborhood helped preserve the stories of generations of Black families in the city. Davis died Aug. 28 at age 83. Born July 15, 1943, he grew …

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By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS About 100 elementary students received new shoes through the Rotary Club of San Benito’s Footprints of Hope Project, which meets a basic need and helps local children enter school with greater confidence, according to San Benito Rotary Club members. Linda De La Rosa, director of public image for the …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS EDINBURG, TX—Last week, the San Benito Greyhounds lost their first game of the season, but it didn’t come without a gutsy effort from the offense, which scored more points against a much tougher Edinburg Vela Sabercats team. Despite a 55-25 loss and the loss of more key players to …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS PORT ISABEL, TX—The Bobcats’ 26-21 victory over the Tarpons last Friday may not have been as picture-perfect as the 56-0 shutout win over the Brownsville Pace Vikings two weeks earlier, but for Rio Hondo Head Coach Rocky James, it’s the gritty play by his defenders against a longtime rival …

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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS For the first time in three years, the San Benito Greyhounds won an opening-season game, a 20-14 home win over the Edcouch-Elsa Yellowjackets last Friday at Bobby Morrow Stadium. The ‘Hounds secured their non-district victory with a defensive turnover on their side of the field late in the game. …

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NEWS Staff Report Road and bridge construction on Stenger Street, which is one of the most accessible pathways for San Benito residents and motorists, was completed as of Wednesday morning. The roadway is nestled between West Business 77 and Stenger, with mostly residential homes and some commercial properties along its path, including the back of …

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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 celebrating the people who make the Resaca City special. He can be reached at abelfonsecaii@hotmail.com. When you look at a professional boxing …

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