Jun 12 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com A shooting incident that claimed the life of a 16-year-old San Benito High School student on Monday has left the teen’s family devastated and the community in shock. San Benito police confirmed Tuesday that the teen in question, Ethan Hausler, was found dead at approximately 12:08 p.m. on June …
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Jun 12 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com City of San Benito officials are currently investigating an incident involving a fire department captain who is being accused of reporting to work under the influence of alcohol. The San Benito News confirmed reports Tuesday that the captain in question was quickly relieved after reportedly showing up to work …
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Jun 12 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito police officers recently arrested one of their own for allegedly pointing a gun at a Sheriff’s deputy. As first reported by the San Benito News Monday morning via sbnewspaper.com, San Benito police officer Candido Ortiz, 51, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a …
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Jun 12 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Former Fire Marshal Henry Lopez said Tuesday that City of San Benito officials’ handling of recent controversial incidents involving police officers and firefighters is helping him build a case against the city. Lopez was indefinitely suspended in March for speaking to the media when not authorized and for allegedly …
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Jun 12 2012
By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS A committee formed by San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón will be reviewing the San Benito High School cheerleading constitution in an effort to resolve concerns from parents who say that recent tryouts were managed poorly. This is a continuation of concerns expressed by parents …
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Jun 12 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Fifteen years ago, Cynthia Zartuche Manrrique was a single mom with three kids who – at that time – had only completed a few college hours. That changed after she took a job as a secretary for the San Benito CISD Gifted and Talented program. Inspired by the educators …
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Jun 12 2012
Date: Ongoing Time: 12-7 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday, 12 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday Event: Graduation Ceremony on KSBG-TV 17 More Info: (956) 276-6030 Date: Thru June 15 Time: 8 a.m.-12 noon Event: First Annual TXST Bobcat Cheer Camp hosted by Texas State Cheerleader Jonathan Ray Garcia Place: Miller Jordan Middle School Gymnasium More Info: (956) …
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Jun 12 2012
The San Benito Greyhounds 7 on 7 football team recently traveled to Calallen for a state qualifying tournament. The team competed against Weslaco #2, winning 53-12, and also defeated Victoria West, 41-21. The team then played against Gregory Portland in the third game in the pool “C” bracket and lost in final two minutes by a score of 47-42. The team made up a two-touchdown deficit vs. GP within the last 10 minutes of game but ran out of time in the last offensive drive. The ’Hounds ended up with a 2-1 record and just missed making semifinals for the tourney. The 7 on 7 Hounds are competing to qualify for the state tournament to be televised on the Fox Sports Southwest station from July 19-20 at College Station. The team is made up of the upcoming 2012 Greyhound quarterbacks and receivers along with the defensive squad. The team will next compete at the last chance qualifying tournament of the season at Mission Veterans on June 30. The team is coached and managed by Rene Chavez and JD Rangel. (Courtesy photo)
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Jun 12 2012
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Jun 12 2012
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