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Police applicants’ screenings extensive

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By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  The San Benito Police Department continues the lengthy process of qualifying three of the remaining 15 candidates to obtain the available positions of police officer within the force. One-on-one interviews with each applicant and SBPD Detective Rogelio Banda, Jr. have already transpired. At present, “We still need to …

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BREAKING: Trustees recommend reinstating Janie Gonzalez

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NEWS Staff Report The San Benito CISD Board of Trustees voted Tuesday evening to recommend reinstating embattled risk-manager Janie Gonzalez after she was terminated this summer by Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón. Limón fired Gonzalez on August 23 for allegedly lying about communication with insurance vendors which School Board President Yliana G. Rodriguez attempted …

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BANGED UP: Van carrying adult daycare residents crashes

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Several adult daycare residents from San Benito were rushed to the hospital Tuesday after the van they were riding in collided with another vehicle. It was at approximately 1:30 p.m. when witnesses say a gray Dodge van carrying said passengers and a red Ford Mustang crashed at the intersection …

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PD: Suspect cut arm open during burglary

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By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  A faulty plan could be one way to describe last Wednesday’s attempted burglary of a local dollar store, where two 18-year-old male suspects allegedly broke in through the storefront. The perpetrators, according to police, left behind a trail which ultimately led officers to their whereabouts. On October 3, …

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IN GOOD TASTE: Vicky’s an authentic taste of Michoacán

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By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  A beautifully decorated foyer, adorned in vivacious orange walls and a grandiose counter display of wrapped Mexican candies and sparkly jewelry for sale serves as an entry way into the heart of the Paniagua family, who owns Vicky’s Mexican Restaurant in San Benito. Vicky’s serves authentic Mexican food, …

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Walgreens celebrates grand opening

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By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  The San Benito Chamber of Commerce held a much-anticipated ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the official grand opening of Walgreens in San Benito. The event was held on Tuesday, October 9. Among those in attendance were City Manager Manuel Lara, Mayor Joe H. Hernandez, City Commissioner Tony Gonzales, …

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SBFD slates Fire Prevention Week festivities

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By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  Festivities have been plentiful in the community as the San Benito Fire Department continues to observe Fire Prevention Week. From October 7-13, the SBFD is also hosting the annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest, which is a statewide competition. This contest is open to all San Benito CISD students …

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Praise on the Hill scheduled Saturday

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By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  HARLINGEN – As autumn brings winds of an undoubtedly crisp and even cool (at times – after all this is South Texas) nature, there’s also an unmistakable song in the air which can be accredited to the family-friendly concert and carnival event, Praise on the Hill set to …

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GRIEVANCE DISMISSED: Gonzalez challenges findings

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By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  Blanca J. “Janie” Gonzalez will take her formal Level III grievance to the penultimate Level IV on Tuesday, October 9, after a recently publicized decision by San Benito CISD Planner/Evaluator Ruben Franco yielded a dismissal of all Gonzalez’s claims, arguments and requests. SBCISD Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. …

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LORISSA’S LEGACY: Widower accounts wife’s fight with rare breast cancer

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By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  Some people wear their heart on their sleeve, but Rene Gonzalez, 34, of San Benito wears the memory of a woman he loved with his entire being, his wife Lorissa who lost a tough battle with Inflammatory Breast Cancer last July. A light pink ribbon symbolizes a universal …

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