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Boost in local receipts a growing trend in San Benito: Sales tax revenues show signs of life in Resaca City

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Special to the News San Benito may be on track toward generating its largest annual sales tax revenues in the last 23 years, Texas Comptroller figures show. The city has already recorded more than $1.1 million in receipts between January and March, accounting for a 3 percent year-to-date increase over 2016. January saw $336,264.67 generated …

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SBCISD leaders mulling compensation plan

Special to the News Questions over a new compensation plan for San Benito CISD may soon be answered. The matter was scheduled to be discussed by the Board of Trustees at a workshop on Thursday. The last time board members met, concerns were expressed over previous studies’ comparative analyses incorporating market values from upstate districts, …

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Bringing History to Life: MJMS Living museum teaches history in a new way

By Sierra Flores Special to the NEWS This past Tuesday evening, February 28, students, parents, and teacher gathered for Miller Jordan Middle School’s 2nd Annual Texas History Living Museum. The museum highlights Texas history from the 1600’s to the 1900’s as history literally comes to life before your eyes. Texan heroes such as Stephen F. …

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Farewell to a hero: Family, Community remember the life of Judge Ayala

By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com There is definitely no shortage of stories when it comes to the life of the Honorable Jude Lupe Ayala. From his heroics as a police officer, which include jumping into a Resaca to save a drowning man and running into a burning building to save a young child, to serving …

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Under a watchful eye: Updated policies aimed at keeping up with changes

By PETE BANDA Managing Ediitor Editor@sbnewspaper.com By 5:30 in the morning, he’s already sifting through a pile of e-mails, text messages, and phone calls. As the Chief of Police for the San Benito Police Department, as well as the Emergency Management Coordinator for San Benito, Micheal Galvan oversees two of the biggest divisions within the …

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San Benito Man Behind Bars AfterPosing as Nurse

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Special to the News A San Benito man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of aggravated identity theft, announced U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. Juan Manuel Perez, 36, pleaded guilty Nov. 3, 2016. United States District Judge Micaela Alvarez handed Perez a mandatory 24-month sentence imprisonment in connection with his misappropriation of the …

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Over a dozen former MLB players to hold training camp in San Benito

By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com   The City of San Benito may be known for many things, both favorable and unfavorable, but as for the citizens of San Benito, there is no debating they are some of the most genuine and caring people in the entire State of Texas. Perhaps no action has warranted …

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The Guru behind the glasses: After just three years, Gomez has turned SB into the premier athletic department in the Valley

By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com You can see the pride in his eyes as he speaks about the program he took control of nearly three full years ago – of course, that’s assuming you’re able to catch him without his trusty sunglasses. Either way, there is no denying that Greyhound Head Coach and Athletic …

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That’s the Spirit! 2009 SBHS graduate leads three All-American cheerleaders to perform at Citrus Bowl in Florida

By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Even before she was hired, Monika Longoria had a vision for the cheer team at Idea Brownville College Prep. There was just one problem – Idea Brownville didn’t have a cheer team. “That was definitely one of the things I talked about wanting to do when I first interviewed …

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PLAY BALL: SBYBSL regristration kicks off

By Luis Arreole III Special to the NEWS The San Benito Youth Baseball/Softball League is bringing is eager to kick off their 2017 season. Just two days into the new year, President of the SBYBSL, Omar Gonzales, began holding open registration for the 2017 Spring league. With last year’s season drawing in over 550 kids, …

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