Aug 01 2017
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Most of us are told from a young age that we could do and be anything that we could dream. It’s safe to say that San Benito native Matt Montalvo took that saying to heart. Last week Montalvo officially released his first album, entitled Looking Up, to Spotify …
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Jul 24 2017
By Houston Van Nest Special to the News Newly-elected Mayor Ben Gomez had his first meet and greet with the San Benito Chamber of Commerce on July 19. The mayor of two months was short for time Wednesday morning, but while he was in attendance, he shared a little bit about himself and …
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Jul 21 2017
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Four years ago, the wheels started moving. Then, two years ago, things started to get really serious as Lionel Betancourt helped lead the Chamber of Commerce back into existence in San Benito. Fast forward to the middle of 2017 and it’s unlikely even Betancourt saw the Chamber becoming …
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Jul 21 2017
Special to the News San Benito CISD Gifted and Talented (GT) students recently participated in a fun-filled, educational camp. It was an opportunity that allowed participants to explore and better understand the medical industry as well as the fields of Engineering and Forensic Science. This summer, the GT Program welcomed Engaging Communities …
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Jul 10 2017
By Sierra Flores Special to the NEWS Dedication, hard work, and perseverance are just a few ways to describe the students of the South Texas Grappling Team. The athletes spent countless hours preparing for the North American Grappling Association Tournament that recently took place in San Antonio, Texas. Every student …
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Jun 30 2017
Special to the News Preventing teenagers from texting while driving – and spreading the word about those dangers in the hopes of saving lives, three San Benito High School students, Melony Baltazar, April Guerrero and Randy Merida, set their sights on raising awareness on …
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Jun 23 2017
By Xavier De La Fuente Special to the News It was a pomp and circumstance evening last Thursday, June fifteenth at The Shop.with a little bit of everything. Every third Thursday of the month, The Shop hosts “Ladies Night Out.” However, this past Thursday, a special invitation was extended to the men of the San …
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Jun 15 2017
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com More than a decade after one of the biggest scandals in San Benito’s history, City officials are now demanding that a former municipal judge pay back the money she stole. Frances Martinez Flores was found guilty of theft by public servant 13 years ago. As part of her punishment, …
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Jun 15 2017
The San Benito CISD Special Services Department held their eighth annual Transition Fair for parents of students with disabilities. According to Sylvia Garcia, Special Education Coordinator, the term “transition” is used when students turn into adults. “It’s our job as Special Education educators to help assist them along the way to make sure they are …
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Jun 01 2017
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com A Los Fresnos man is set to be in prison until next century after a seven-day trial pertaining to multiple charges of child abuse. Fabiano Mayorga, 46, was found guilty of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child as well as Continued Sexual Abuse of a Child. The same jury …
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