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SBHS students arrested for attempted burglary

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  Three male subjects, two of whom are reportedly students at San Benito High School, are currently incarcerated at the Carrizales Rucker Detention Center in Olmito after being arrested on December 12 in conjunction with an attempted burglary in San Benito. Cameron County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call …

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Fred Booth student hit by truck

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  An eight-year-old girl making her way across a designated pedestrian crossing outside of Fred Booth Elementary in San Benito was struck by a pick-up truck on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 12. At 3:21 p.m., San Benito police responded to the 800 block of West Robertson in reference …

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Consultant hired to review SBCISD budget

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District has hired a consultant, Martin Peña, to review the district’s budget. Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón said Friday, “There is a plan in place to balance the budget, not for this year but for the 2013 budget.” The superintendent added, …

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Security, part-time staff to receive incentives

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District’s Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, December 11, to clarify a resolution previously passed which awarded a one-time retention incentive of $1,000 to qualifying district employees. “It’s still the same resolution (previously passed), the board just clarified who would qualify and …

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Sen. Lucio to judge SBN tamale contest

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Leading up to the 2013 Legislative Session, State Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. has a busy schedule, such as meeting with local governing leaders in the areas in which he serves, helping research and author bills that may have a significant impact on Texas communities, and judging the San Benito …

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City unveils Tree of Lights

Special to the NEWS City officials Thursday unveiled a new 80-foot tall Tree of Lights as a Christmas gift to the San Benito community. Located in Heavin Memorial Park, along the south bank of the Resaca de Los Fresnos near the popular walking/jogging trail, the tree contains approximately 2,000 lights, and is believed to be …

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: City manager sees $10k raise with bonus potential

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By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  In a special meeting of the San Benito City Commission on Tuesday, December 11, commissioners voted unanimously to raise City Manager Manuel Lara’s pay scale by $10,000, bringing his annual salary up to $105k. The city manager’s duties were unaffected at this meeting. Mayor Joe H. Hernandez said, …

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PD: Man who cut finger off arrested

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By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  The man who allegedly cut off part of his own finger while stabbing a friend over a dispute was arrested late Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 7:15 p.m. Friday, December 7, officers with the San Benito Police Department responded to a residence located on the 200 block of Woodford …

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Community reacts to incentive ‘equality’

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  After a recent meeting of the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District’s Board of Trustees, it was brought to the attention of elected officials that district security guards are feeling forgotten regarding a recently awarded district-wide employee retention incentive of $1,000 to qualifying employees. Additionally, the San Benito …

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Zuniga enjoys tamales made with ‘mother’s touch’

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com When Raul Zuniga isn’t busy carrying out his duties as the chief of operations for the San Benito Fire Department, he enjoys eating tamales. Who doesn’t? The Lozano native and 29-year veteran of the SBFD may not have as colorful a history or tradition when it comes to making …

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