Martha Benavides
Anchor
mbenavides@valleycentral.com
Hometown: Harlingen, TX
My interest in broadcast journalism began at a really young age. I suppose I followed in my father's footsteps. At one time he hosted a Spanish entertainment program on KGBT.
I grew up in Harlingen and everytime my family and I would drive by the KGBT studios I would tell them "I'm going to work there someday."
My dream came true after graduating from high school. I started as a sales assistant and slowly worked my way into the news department.
I started as a reporter and have anchored most of the newscasts at one time or another.
Getting involved in the community is really important to me because it gives us a chance to stay in touch with all the people of the Rio Grande Valley.
In my spare time I enjoy taking part in community events like the Walk to Fight Asthma, Relay 4 Life, the Diabetes Association of South Texas. I also help the Arc Of Texas, the Valley Aids Council and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Visits to our Valley school districts also keep me busy during National Children's Book Reading Week and career days.
Aside from my family, singing is my other love and I enjoy performing at events around the Valley.
Recent news stories
Living with kidney failure
Monday, November 09, 2009
Action 4 News anchor Martha Benavides spoke with two patients whose stories inspire us all to give a gift like no other.
Toddler found wandering Brownsville streets
Friday, October 09, 2009
A lost toddler who wandered the streets of Brownsville returned home thanks to U.S. Border Patrol agents.
$11M awared in Willacy County Michelin tire trial
Friday, September 11, 2009
Attorneys prove that a manufacturing flaw in a Goodrich tire made by Michelin caused a fatal crash that left six people dead and one boy paralyzed.
San Benito CISD to air Obama speech
Friday, September 04, 2009
San Benito Consolidated Independent School District is among several Valley school districts planning to show President Obama's upcoming speech.
Mission CISD changing bus routes
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Those sending their children to elementary schools inside the Mission Consolidated Independent School District will have to get up to date with new school bus routes.
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