By Freddy Jimenez editor@sbnewspaper.com In an unprecedented move, citing “reckless reporting” the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District, at the Superintendent’s mandate, ceased all advertising last week from the San Benito News. This included a district page which featured the accolades of the district’s students and staff. The decision followed a story published by …
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Sep 21 2018
Eldest San Benito native turns 102-years old
By Tamara Longoria She has lived through the major events of the 20th century: World Wars I & II, women receiving the right to vote, and the Civil Rights movement amongst many. And though each event may not affected her life directly, her life has undeniably affected all of those around her. Isabel Mena …
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Sep 21 2018
Fonseca receives commemorative day
By Freddy Jimenez editor@sbnewspaper.com Bringing to light years of dedication to his community and especially the children of San Benito, the City Commission here, last week, recognized Abel Fonseca II. Fonseca, who was born May 1, 1978 at the now defunct Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital in San Benito, attended San Benito High School before moving …
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Sep 21 2018
Clash at Veterans Memorial Academy sends 2 students to hospital
By Freddy Jimenez editor@sbnewspaper.com Following a physical interaction taken place at the ninth grade Veterans Memorial Academy on Wednesday, September 19, SBCISD reports two students were transported to a hospital for medical attention while 50 others faced suspension. Videos circling around social media depict what is a large gathering of students in an outside …
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Sep 21 2018
A week later, there are more questions than answers
The Inside Scoop Ray Quiroga publisher@sbnewspaper.com SEPTEMBER 21-27, 2018 A week after the publication of a column detailing what is, in my opinion, the San Benito School District’s retaliatory measures for what the superintendent Dr. Nate Carman later described as reckless reporting, the News, and specifically this publisher, has fielded a number of correspondences and …
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Sep 14 2018
Superintendent responds to allegations in letter
By Freddy Jimenez reporter@sbnewspaper.com Dr. Nate Carman, San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools responded to an article published in last week’s edition of the News, which referenced documents contained in a packet by this publication citing issues and concerns relating to staff and the overall agreement the district had with the Southwest Key Program. The …
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Sep 14 2018
Missing woman’s body found
By Tamara Longoria On Saturday, September 8, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a call to respond to a residence located in San Benito in response to a welfare concern on a female, identified as Christina Carrizales, who was missing at the time. In a press conference, Cameron County Sheriff Omar Lucio stated …
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Sep 14 2018
‘Hounds narrowly conquer Warriors
By David Lopez Victory for the San Benito Greyhounds came by way of a defeat of the Victoria West Warriors by a narrow margin of 43-41. The ‘Hounds now stand at 1-1. Trick hand-offs appear to work excellently for QB Jacob Cavazos, who, in the first quarter, faked a hand-off it to Keith Guajardo …
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Sep 14 2018
First responders honored by Ed Downs Elementary
By David Lopez Ed Downs Elementary hosted a September 11 commemoration on campus grounds Tuesday to honor the 17 years since the horrific attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania. Titled “Never Forget, Always Honor,” the event recognized San Benito’s First Responders, including the police department, the …
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Sep 14 2018
Newspaper faces district retaliation, pulls ads over coverage
The Inside Scoop Ray Quiroga publisher@sbnewspaper.com SEPTEMBER 14-20, 2018 It’s been a number of years since I last penned my popular and award-winning column, “The Inside Scoop,” an unadulterated look at local government and area happenings. Since then, I’ve been work ing behind-the-scenes, navigating this company through the many changes the industry, as …
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