Dec 20 2012
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Extra precautions are currently being taken today at San Benito High School after rumors have circulated on Facebook of a possible gun threat. San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón said the reported threat originated “on Facebook yesterday (Wednesday),” when a student happened to have been …
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Dec 19 2012
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Although felony charges against San Benito Mayor Joe H. Hernandez were dropped at just after 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 19, misdemeanor charges may hang in the balance for up to one full year. Judge Rolando Olvera of the 445th District Court announced Wednesday morning the dismissal of Hernandez’s …
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Dec 18 2012
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com In remembrance of the lives lost in last week’s tragic Newtown, CT shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the City of San Benito will host a prayer at the flagpole located outside the Municipal Building at 9 a.m. Friday, December 21. The San Benito Municipal Building is located …
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Dec 18 2012
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com ‘Tis the season for squaring away outstanding warrants with the City of San Benito. That’s right. The San Benito Municipal Court has become vigilant in seeking recompense for outstanding citations and delinquent fees associated with warrants of arrest. There is now, through the city’s website, www.cityofsanbenito/com, a list …
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Dec 18 2012
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Christmas looked a little merrier for parents with children in the Head Start program who received a pair of free children’s shoes or boots on Monday, December 17, at the Payless Shoe Source in San Benito. For at least 10 years now, the Head Start Program of Cameron …
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Dec 18 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com When determining who should judge an event such as the San Benito News “Best Tamales in Town” contest, it’s important to include people who have become synonymous with the community. As the operations chief for the San Benito Fire Department, Raul Zuniga fits that bill. As the vice president …
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Dec 18 2012
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Pedro Salazar, Jr. was born and raised in San Benito, where for the past five years he has been the proud owner of El Gallito Mexican Restaurant, a true hometown restaurant. In fact, Salazar’s business inspiration comes straight from the heart of San Benito and its residents. He …
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Dec 18 2012
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com After two November 19 promotions and two November new hires, the San Benito Police Department is not stopping any time soon. Chief of Operations Martin Morales noted at Thursday’s promotion ceremony that within the next 90 days, the department is looking to fill at least a few other …
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Dec 18 2012
Editor’s Note: The following may not be suitable for children due to historical accounts depicting what some may consider menacing and disturbing practices. This information was included in the article to provide a more comprehensive account of the historical background of what is now known as Christmas Day. By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com …
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Dec 14 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Local leaders and residents reacted to Friday morning’s elementary school shooting in Connecticut, in which at least 28 people were killed, 20 of whom were children, with shock, confusion, and an urgency to continue efforts to make institutions of learning safe. The shooting occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School …
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