Sep 07 2018
By David Lopez Special to the NEWS SBCISD is allegedly facing accusations of unethical practices regarding their MOU (memorandum of understanding) signed with Southwest Key Programs. The alleged unethical practices include consciously ignoring federal and state policies in order to qualify for state and federal funds disbursed to education programs for refugee children seeking …
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Sep 07 2018
By David Lopez Special to the NEWS San Benito Greyhounds held their heads lower than expected at their first official game of the season against the Calallen Wildcats in Corpus Christi. The final score was 21 to 28, so not a far shot for the ‘Hounds, but ultimately the Home team held down their …
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Sep 07 2018
By Tamara Longoria Special to the NEWS At a city hall meeting held on September 4th, Mayor Ben Gomez recognized and congratulated Omar Figueroa Sr. and his wife, Judith Figueroa on their success in training and motivating their sons, along with their service to the San Benito community. While the Figueroa family is …
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Aug 31 2018
By Tamara Longoria San Benito has been in the process of revitalizing its downtown area for quite some time now; the Downtown Revitalization Plan, adopted on August 16th, 2016, is now reaping results. With the help of grants by The San Benito Economic Development Corporation, businesses have had the opportunity to improve on the …
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Aug 31 2018
By David Lopez San Benito High School held a Back-To-School Community Fair on campus grounds this week. Inside the school gym were tables from local businesses, public institutions such as colleges and hospitals, and San Benito District departments. Those tabling gave out a variety of free items, including school supplies, goodie bags, and promotional items… …
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Aug 31 2018
by Freddy Jimenez reporter@sbnewspaper.com It was August 18, the sun was setting, and the roads of San Benito carried a lazy hue, but a particular block on Robertson Street was lingering with cheerful residents. It was the sight of the first ever San Benito Historic Downtown Robertson St. Association’s cultural event to refurbish community life …
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