Category: News

UPDATE: Knife-wielding man in annex building found

annex building incident

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com A man who local law enforcement authorities were searching for after he reportedly walked into the Cameron County Annex Building on Wednesday and allegedly threatened to commit suicide has admitted himself into a mental health facility, said Assistant Operations Chief Michael Galvan of the San Benito Police Department. It …

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’Hounds rock and roll over Falcons

Raul Luna

By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS – Besides the normal overabundance of penalties usually seen in a season opener, the San Benito Greyhounds looked to be in firm control of their game against the Los Fresnos Falcons Friday night at Leo Aguilar Memorial Stadium. The ’Hounds won by a final of 16-7 …

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Guzman reinstated

Jose R. Guzman

By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  RIO HONDO – There does not seem to be any middle school basketball in Jose Guzman’s future after all. A time clock was set on Wednesday, giving Rio Hondo ISD Superintendent Anneliese McMinn 10 days in which to make a decision as to the re-instatement of (then) former …

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Director’s emails reveal alleged untruthfulness in insurance debacle, grievance filed

investigation

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Emails obtained by the San Benito News on Thursday reveal that former San Benito CISD Risk Management Director Janie Gonzalez may have been untruthful with district officials during an investigation into a letter she claimed to have drafted for Board President Yliana G. Rodriguez. “Attached is the list of …

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UPDATE: Man with knife threatened to ‘kill himself’ in county building

annex building incident

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito police are still searching for a man who walked into the Cameron County Annex Building and reportedly threatened to kill himself. According to San Benito Police Department Assistant Operations Chief Michael Galvan, the man, who has yet to be identified, walked into the indigent healthcare office located …

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BREAKING: Police search for knife-wielding man last seen near SBHS

emergency-lights

NEWS Staff Report Law enforcement authorities and school district officials confirmed that San Benito High School is currently on lockdown due to an incident at the Cameron County Annex Building. The incident that occurred at the annex building, which is located adjacent to SBHS off of Williams Road and Expressway 77/83 Frontage, was involving a …

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News, Press release 2012 RGV Football Preview

RGV Football Preview

By CRAIG ALANIZ San Benito News The San Benito News, Port Isabel-South Padre Press and the South Padre Parade have released the 2012 RGV Football Preview, which will be available at different venues and through a variety of formats. The magazine will feature varsity programs from the 31-5A, 32-5A, 32-4A, 31-3A and 32-3A districts. The …

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BUDGET BREAKDOWN: Notable changes in city’s proposed budget

City of San Benito

By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  When comparing the proposed 2012-2013 budget to last year’s, there are several notable changes which include implementing a $.50 raise for all city employees, more energy efficient procedures and the creation of new offices and departments. General Fund The 2011-2012 budget for the city’s accounting services was $51,703. …

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Madelyn Victoria wins Caesars Palace sing-off

Madelyn Victoria

By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  Madelyn Victoria Vallejo is no stranger to the stage. At 22, Madelyn, who performs as Madelyn Victoria, is already an accomplished singer-songwriter who has opened for established country artists such as Wade Bowen and Easton Corbin. But it may be her most recent accomplishment that could make her …

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School attendance rises after first day

first day of school

By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  It’s a day of first-impressions and sharing stories of summer follies that some highly anticipate. Others wish they could skip it altogether, and according to San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón, some do. This year, August 27 marked the first day of classes for 10,259 …

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