Feb 19 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Three longtime San Benito CISD employees alleged on Monday that they’ve been targeted for harassment due to their political leanings. Debi Smith, 58, Gladys “Patty” Garcia, 37, and Felix Almaraz, 28, have a combined 58 years experience working at the school district, but they fear their tenures may not …
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Feb 19 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Dub this San Benito Lady ’Hound varsity wrestling program a dynasty, especially when considering that they have won a district championship for the third consecutive year. The Lady ’Hounds, under the direction of head girls wrestling coach Crispin Lopez and assistant coach Leticia Pope, finished the season in …
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Feb 19 2013
Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE – A jury in the 404th State District Court sentenced Abraham Jacob Proenza Tuesday to 40 years in prison for injury to a child that resulted in death. Proenza, 32, was found guilty Friday of injury to a child for intentionally or knowingly failing to feed and seek medical care …
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Feb 15 2013
Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE – Fourth-month-old Aiden Javier Valdez was pronounced dead weighing only 8 lbs. He had weighed 11 lbs. just two months prior. The only history of food in his system at autopsy was a slightly digested green pepper. A jury in the 404th State District Court found Valdez’s uncle, Abraham Jacob …
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Feb 15 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Regarding his status as a member of the San Benito CISD Board of Trustees, Oscar Medrano does not appear to be going anywhere. Fellow trustee and Board Secretary June Aguilera sought to dispel speculation on Friday that trustees are seeking to remove an ailing Oscar Medrano from the board …
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Feb 15 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Much has been speculated regarding the City of San Benito’s youth baseball and softball program that is now operating as the San Benito National Bronco League. In response to comments made in the Feb. 10 edition of the San Benito News by Harlingen National Bronco League Board President …
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Feb 15 2013
Special to the NEWS It’s said time and time again, but what a difference a year makes. For the San Benito Greyhounds, it’s made all the difference in the world. A year ago, the ’Hounds lamented missing the postseason via several missed opportunities. But now, they’re back in the playoffs and will host a Class …
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Feb 15 2013
Special to the NEWS In recognition of the 60th anniversary of the Joe Callandret School, and to commemorate Black History Month, the San Benito Historical Society will dedicate the 11th marker in its series of historical designations with a brief unveiling ceremony at 5 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, at the San Benito CISD Joe Callandret …
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Feb 15 2013
The Miller Jordan Middle School chess team, which recently competed at the Region 8 Chess Tournament in Los Fresnos, is shown. The team – composed of sixth, seventh and eighth graders – took home second place in the Middle School Division. The chess players will compete at the State Chess Tournament to be held in McAllen on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24. Not pictured are Chess Coach Roberto Miramontes and Chess Sponsor Terry Padilla. (Staff photo by Francisco E. Jimenez)
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Feb 13 2013
By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS Legal services provided to San Benito CISD by the Austin-based law firm of O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath have been terminated as of Tuesday following a special meeting of the Board of Trustees. The decision came after a dialogue between Board Secretary June Aguilera and Kevin O’Hanlon of O’Hanlon, …
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