Mar 15 2011
SBNEWSPAPER.COM EXCLUSIVE! By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Mayor Jack Garcia’s proposal for the designation of boundaries for a proposed San Benito Downtown District was deferred to the city staff at the regular meeting of the San Benito City Commission on Tuesday, March 15. The idea was to designate the boundaries of the downtown …
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Mar 15 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito police are currently investigating reports of shots being fired in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 13. According to Lieutenant Martin Morales of the San Benito Police Department (SBPD), involved in the shooting were three male subjects who’ve yet to be identified. Morales also said …
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Mar 15 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The March 14 deadline to file for the upcoming May elections has come and gone, and election season is now in full swing. While those interested in entering any of the upcoming races are now a day late and a dollar short, those who have already filed for …
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Mar 15 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Are Governor Rick Perry’s policies to blame for a multi-billion dollar state shortfall that could lead to potential statewide education cuts? San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón pointed to a 2006 letter from then-Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn that some believe may make such a case. …
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Mar 15 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Fire Department (SBFD) is introducing the first Citizens Fire Academy. The Citizens Fire Academy is an eight-week program in which citizens 18 years and older who live or work in San Benito will obtain knowledge in fire prevention, rescue, and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among other …
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Mar 12 2011
The San Benito Youth Baseball/Softball League held its opening ceremonies Saturday, March 12, 2011 to a crowd of hundreds of spectators and parents – all waiting to catch a glimpse of this year’s teams. According to league president Frank Garza, over 425 kids registered for the 2011 season, fielding 35-40 teams. Special guests included San Benito CISD Board President Oscar Medrano, San Benito City Commissioners Antonio “Tony” Gonzales, Rene Villafranco, and Mayor Jack Garcia who along with Channel 4 News Anchor Marcy Martinez threw the first pitch to kick off the ceremonies. (Staff photos by Francisco E. Jimenez)
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Mar 12 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Two new candidates have filed for candidacy in the San Benito CISD elections. Jesus “Chuy” Aguilera, Jr. filed for the Pl. 6 seat on the school board, which is currently held by incumbent Oscar Medrano who has already filed for re-election. Also filing was Jesus’ daughter, June Aguilera. …
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Mar 12 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com In a story first reported by the San Benito News Thursday morning on sbnewspaper.com, former mayor and current mayoral candidate Joe H. Hernandez announced his decision to dismiss pending lawsuits against the City of San Benito. Hernandez released a statement in which he said that he would take …
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Mar 11 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito CISD Facilities Complex, better known as the U-TEX building, may be nearing completion, but it’s already benefiting the district with its accessibility, according to officials. “It was a completely empty warehouse,” said Superintendant of Schools Antonio G. Limón. “We traded two pieces of property, plus …
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Mar 11 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com What was supposed to be a routine traffic stop turned into a bust when four pounds of marijuana were discovered in a vehicle Tuesday, March 8 at approximately 12:30 p.m. San Benito Police Officer Guadalupe Ayala stopped a white 1999 Ford Explorer on the 500 block of East …
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