By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the NEWS Former boxer and living legend Abel Fonseca II has been fighting another battle with his health after beating cancer more than two years ago. The former trainer has been battling graft vs host disease (GvHD) from the blood transfusion he received from his brother, Tyler, in 2019. GvHD …
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Aug 05 2022
SBCISD to pay back funds
By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the NEWS The federal government is demanding San Benito CISD pay back $780,000 in ESSER II funds for mismanaging funds. Contrary to media reports published last week stating the district was fined by the federal government, San Benito CISD Public Relations Director Isabel Gonzalez said in an email Tuesday that …
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Aug 05 2022
Deadly accident investigated
Special to the NEWS According to a statement issued by the City of San Benito, on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at approximately 10:30 p.m., San Benito Police Officers responded to the 1100 Block of W. Business 77 in reference to a three-vehicle crash. Upon arrival, the statement went on to read, officers discovered that the …
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Aug 05 2022
Hernandez signs to play baseball at next level
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS Over the last few years, San Benito High School has seen a steady rise in kids parlaying their athletic prowess into scholarships to continue their sports careers at the next level. With the new school year right around the corner, one more name was added to the ever …
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Aug 05 2022
Woman charged with murdering her newborn
By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the NEWS An 18-year-old woman from San Benito was charged with the murder of her newborn infant in Nunn, Colorado, according to a press release from the Weld County District Attorney’s office. Leiyla Marissa Cepeda was arrested and charged last June with two counts of first-degree murder. Cepeda was 17-years-old …
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Jul 29 2022
FDR kept baseball alive during the war
By RENE TORRES The attack on Pearl Harbor plunged the United States into World War II. Soon after, rationing was a way of life and Americans had to learn to live with less of everything that made up their daily lives. Although America’s game took a back seat during the conflict, it did not go …
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Jul 29 2022
Library hosts Healthy Heroes
Special to the NEWS The San Benito Public Library, in cooperation with the EFNEP of Cameron County and Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, is currently presenting the Healthy Heroes Program. Lessons, which began July 25, 2022, are held every Monday, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. The program will run for six lessons, each lasting 30 minutes …
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Jul 29 2022
Texas Sales Tax Holiday slated for Aug. 5-7
Special to the NEWS Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding Texas shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-7. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — priced below $100, …
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Jul 29 2022
Surgical Tech student explores new reality
Special to the NEWS As the health care field introduces the latest advancements in medical technologies, Texas State Technical College implements similar resources to prepare its students for real-world careers. One of these students is San Benito’s own Abigail Rafael. The Surgical Technology program at TSTC’s Harlingen campus recently introduced a new PeriopSim surgical simulator …
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Jul 29 2022
SBYBSL closes season
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS The San Benito Youth Baseball and Softball League (SBYBSL) held its closing ceremonies this past weekend, completing another successful season by the league. In total, over 750 players encompassing 59 teams were awarded for their play during the season. With four teams from the league advancing to the …
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