By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the NEWS At Tuesday’s regular City Commission Meeting, city officials approved a resolution expressing support for SBCISD’s school boundaries after a conflict with the Brownsville school district’s plans to redraw its lines and consume areas within San Benito. “NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City Commission of …
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Feb 08 2019
Teachers association against pursuing DOI status
By J. NOEL ESPINOZA Special to the NEWS At a public hearing on Wednesday, the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District decided to form an advisory committee to mull over its exploration for District of Innovation status. “If the advisory committee determines that the district of innovation plan is worthy, the plan will be posted …
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Feb 01 2019
Workshop reveals possible locations for new bond facilities, aquatic and fine arts centers leading site along expressway
By J. NOEL ESPINOZA Special to the NEWS The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District wants to showcase its new jewels for everyone to see. After San Benito voters approved a $40 million bond in November, the school district is in the pre-design stages to build an aquatics center, a performing arts center, and …
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Feb 01 2019
Multiple investigations on shooting underway
By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the NEWS Three investigations on San Benito police officers involved in the shooting and death of 21-year-old Rick Treviño on December 7 are in progress but are far from being closed, officials said. According to city of San Benito attorney Ricardo Navarro, the Texas Rangers are conducting a criminal …
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Feb 01 2019
Veteran’s dance funds go to B&G Club
By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the NEWS A special veteran’s dance held on Tuesday, January 29 at Fun-N-Sun RV Resort raised $3,700 in funds for the San Benito Boys and Girls Club while providing attendees with activities, entertainment, and prizes. About 450 people were present and among the activities were a “Jitterbug” contest, a …
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Feb 01 2019
Bond committee donates remaining balance to scholarship
By J. NOEL ESPINOZA Special to the NEWS While celebrating and honoring school board recognition month with mariachis, the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District accepted the money left from the funds raised by a bond committee for the school bond approved by voters last November. Gilbert Weaver, committee treasurer supporting the bond, said a …
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Feb 01 2019
SBEDC gets new director after three years
By TAMARA LONGORIA Special to the News After three years, San Benito now has welcomed Rebeca Castillo as the new economic development director. After firing Salomon Torres, who had been working as director since 2012, City Manager Manuel De La Rosa took on the role of director. After, De La Rosa replaced the director position …
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Jan 25 2019
Danny Dial signs to UTRGV Baseball
By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the NEWS San Benito Varsity Baseball pitcher Danny Dial Jr. signed to play baseball for the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley’s Vaqueros baseball team. The signing took place Wednesday afternoon at the Greyhound Gym. “It’s just an unbelievable feeling, all the hard work I’ve put in is finally paying …
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