Apr 03 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS Following a closed-door session, San Benito Commissioners approved a $37,500 payment to Carpe Nox Industries, LLC for services related to the recent Hog Waddle Festival, which was held at the San Benito Fairgrounds. The commission’s 4-1 vote occurred during a regular meeting on March 17, and, according to Carpe …
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Apr 03 2026
Joe Martinez, Ed.D., is a Doctor of Curriculum & Technology, a U.S. Military Veteran, and a San Benito native. As Easter Sunday approaches, I can’t help but wonder why so many people either refuse to acknowledge Jesus Christ’s Resurrection Day or prefer to believe an alternative reason why we celebrate this blessed holiday. For some, …
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Apr 03 2026
Kelley Shannon is the executive director of the Austin-based nonprofit Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. As we watch over our government, it’s often about the money. Are taxpayer dollars being spent wisely on social programs, road projects, and employee pay? Can we review government contracts with outside organizations? What are the details of the …
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Apr 03 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS On Tuesday, the Lady ‘Hound Varsity Softball Team achieved a 3-2 victory at home against its arch rivals, the Harlingen High Lady Cardinals, securing the top spot in the District 32-6A standings. Both softball teams, after three district games each, entered the all-important Battle of the Arroyo tied for …
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Apr 03 2026
Special to the NEWS South Texas Independent School District (STISD), which has a campus in San Benito, recently announced that five of its campuses were named Apple Distinguished Schools for the 2026-2029 program period. Schools apply and are chosen for this distinction based on their dedication to ongoing innovation in education and using Apple products …
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Apr 03 2026
By TSTC CommunicationsSpecial to the NEWS HARLINGEN, TX—Much like skilled tradespeople preparing for a project deadline, 16 Building Construction students from Texas State Technical College’s (TSTC) are preparing for the ultimate test of their technical mastery. The students, from TSTC’s Harlingen campus, are competing at the 2026 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference in …
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Apr 03 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS RIO HONDO, TX—The local school district is currently making major improvements to three athletic playing surfaces and facilities, costing $6 million, paid for by local taxpayers. Rio Hondo Independent School District (RHISD) Superintendent Raul Treviño said the Sports Complex Renovation Project was an idea he proposed to the school …
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Apr 03 2026
By JACQI LEYVA-HILLSpecial to the NEWS The San Benito Public Library will host its annual Eggstravaganza on April 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., inviting families and local businesses to join a free, community-wide Easter celebration that unites residents. San Benito Public Library Director Augustin Carrera stated that the goal of the event is …
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Mar 27 2026
“I’m from San Benito, Texas, down a dirty dusty road. There was sugarcane and cotton, how I used to watch it grow.” – Charley Crockett, “The Valley” By RAY QUIROGApublisher@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Cultural Arts Department (CAD) staff gained a notable addition to its historical collection last week when incoming San Benito Commissioner Victor Manuel …
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Mar 27 2026
By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS EDINBURG, TX—San Benito and Rio Hondo high schools saw their girls’ powerlifting teams reach the top level of competition last week by placing in the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association Championship Finals held at Bert Ogden Arena. In Class 3A Division I, Rio Hondo’s Starlynn Garza won a …
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