San Benito News

Special to the NEWS MERCEDES, TX— After eight years as Superintendent of the South Texas Independent School District (STISD) and a career spanning more than 30 years in education, Dr. Marco Antonio Lara, Jr. has announced his retirement, effective May 31. According to STISD press release, since joining STISD in November 2018, Dr. Lara has …

By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS San Benito High School wrestling coaches believe that success on the mat this coming season begins with summer strength and conditioning. That’s the thought process for coaches Juan Caballero (boys’ team) and Kristen Longoria (girls’ team) as they announced the start dates for their summer strength and conditioning program. …

By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District’s (SBCISD) Athletic Department announced this week that baseball and softball are being introduced to local middle school student-athletes, enhancing two sports programs that are thriving at the district’s high school level. According to San Benito CISD officials, baseball and softball ...

By ALBERT VILLEGASSpecial to the NEWS The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District (SBCISD) Athletic Department is gearing up for summer activities for students returning to the district for the 2026-27 school year. This week, the Lady Greyhounds’ soccer program hosted a four-day middle school summer camp at Bobby Morrow Stadium. Lady ‘Hounds’ soccer coach …

Special to the NEWS ORLANDO, FLA.—Over the Memorial Day weekend, a group of talented young soccer players from San Benito showcased their skills on one of youth sports’ biggest stages, competing in the Disney Memorial Day Soccer Tournament at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. Representing Hurricanes FC Academy of Brownsville …