By STEVE HATHCOCK Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look back at the history of the Rio ...

Jesse Cardenas was hired last week to be the Lady Bobcats’ volleyball coach. From the onset, he realized how challenging it’s going to be for ...

By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS Jarvis Christian University in Hawkins is the next stop in the athletic chapter of Abril Soto’s young life after she signed a scholarship to play for the ...

By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the NEWS For over two decades, the Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame & Museum has honored the artists and contributors who have shaped the distinctive sound ...

By TRINA “INDI” JOHNSON Special to the NEWS A new sound is rising from the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, and it’s rooted in rhythm, tradition, and a city determined to take center stage. With ...

By ARABELLA SERRATA editor@sbnewspaper.com The construction company VARCO recently filed a criminal complaint against San Benito City Manager Fred Sandoval for “official oppression.” The complaint … ...

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – City of Rio Hondo officials, police and legal counsel remain mum with regard to specific details on a July 7 incident ...

By PETE BANDA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Historical Society will continue their “Windows to the Past” series on Tuesday, January 19 at the Community Center when they welcome ...

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Ground was broken on Thursday, Jan. 9, at the Darrell B. Hester Juvenile Justice Center in San Benito for the construction of a new ...

NEWS Staff Report After yet another break in at a company located in downtown San Benito, police are urging citizens to take precautions against thieves. Vandals broke into Garza Furniture earlier ...

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com There may be a few new faces at San Benito CISD campuses following the retirement, resignation and possible reassignments of principals.

Cameron County Public Health (CCPH) officials in San Benito have detected an increase of mosquito-borne disease activity in Cameron County, including the identification of two locally acquired cases ...