Sep 20 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District plans to file suit against the architect involved in the construction of the district’s Sonny Brazil Agricultural Science Complex. According to Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Celeste Sanchez, the lawsuit is the second filed in relation to the facility. Details …
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Sep 20 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito CISD Interim Superintendent of Schools Alfonso Obregón’s tenure was supposed to last for another three months while the district investigated suspended Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón. Although Obregón’s contract was extended for 12 weeks, a recent tragedy may have dramatically shortened his time with the …
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Sep 20 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Authorities say that new technology, phone apps and social networks are making harassment and cyber-bullying a more common occurrence in San Benito. “Every situation is different, but we have to investigate every one of them,” said Assistant Operations Chief Michael Galvan of the San Benito Police Department. Want …
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Sep 20 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – The Rio Hondo Bobcats are off to a great start this season. Even their one loss only made the Cat’s look good. Much of the Bobcats’ success can be attributed to the attitude of the team. Like the saying goes, “Attitude reflects leadership,” and that …
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Sep 20 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Justin R. Rios of San Benito is a competitor. As the quarterback of a local deaf football team, the 25-year-old Brownsville Hanna High School graduate and resident of the Resaca City has thrived in the position, being recognized during his school days as the Athlete of the Year at …
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Sep 20 2013
Date: Sept. 21 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event: Market Day Where: Plaza de San Benito, 225 E. Stenger St., San Benito More Info: (956) 399-5321 Date: Sept. 21 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event: San Benito CISD Special Education Department Wheelchair Clinic Where: Dr. C.M. Cash Elementary, 400 Poinciana St., San Benito …
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Sep 20 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com There was little I could get away with as a child. No matter how innocent the situation, no matter how much I attempted to conceal my facial expressions, my mother could always tell when I was fibbing. Of course, most moms would obviously know when their child is lying, …
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Sep 18 2013
SAN BENITO—Francisco DeLeon, Sr., 76, went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2013 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his mother Adela DeLeon, sister Eva Cortez and brother Jose DeLeon. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Irene P. DeLeon; brother Juan M. Garcia; sister Lily …
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Sep 17 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com In an effort to authenticate and identify the viability of future projects proposed to the City of San Benito and the San Benito Economic Development Corporation, administrators and elected officials are currently exploring the potential of implementing state standards in their background check process. Such action comes after a …
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Sep 17 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The jury selection for San Benito Mayor Joe H. Hernandez’ upcoming trial was postponed on Monday due to the inclement weather brought on by Tropical Storm Ingrid. “Jury duty was canceled today (Monday, Sept. 16) due to the weather, so everything was moved,” said Melissa Zamora, Public Information …
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