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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS MCALLEN, TX—If and when a San Benito Hall of Honor is established to recognize former San Benito High School athletes who wore the Purple and Gold, it will undoubtedly include former athletic standout Francisco “Brady” Garcia. It will highlight that the athletic efforts and achievements of people born a …


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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS As March begins, San Benito High School soccer teams aim to secure a spot in the postseason. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams started the second round of their district schedules in late February. The Greyhounds, going into Tuesday, were in third place after earning important victories against the …


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By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS The San Benito Lady Greyhounds are among the top teams in the Rio Grande Valley, thanks to their performance on the field against teams from across the state. The Lady ‘Hounds participated in tournaments in Portland (near Corpus Christi) and Converse (near San Antonio) in late February. The results …


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Special to the NEWS On February 25, 2026, Cameron County’s long-term vision for strategic infrastructure and economic growth took center stage as County Administrator Pete Sepulveda, Jr., participated in a regional transportation and trade panel hosted by the RGV Partnership. The session brought together leaders from across the Rio Grande Valley to discuss the region’s …

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Joe Martinez, Ed.D., is a Doctor of Curriculum & Technology, a U.S. Military Veteran, and a San Benito native. In previous commentaries, I suggested ways to enhance tourism and raise our city’s profile by highlighting our resacas and honoring local heroes like Freddy Fender, Bobby Morrow, and Dolly Vinsant with memorial statues. Therefore, I decided …


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