May 04 2018
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Early Voting is done and all attention has turned to Election Day on May 5. While hundreds are expected to turn out on Saturday, the totals for Early Voting took a significant dip from a year ago. After two weeks, Elections Administrator Remi Garza said a total of 1,075 …
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May 04 2018
Special to the NEWS The San Benito CISD Golf program hosted the Middle School City Championship tournament on Saturday, April 28 at Cottonwood Creek Country Club. The tournament field was comprised of players from SBCISD’s three middle schools. Battling rainy conditions and a very competitive field, the players put their best efforts in order to …
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May 03 2018
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Brownsville agents working near the Rio Grande got a wild surprise while patrolling the border this past week. After kicking the day off with an alligator blocking their boat ramp, agents finished a crazy day in the field by recovering an abandoned baby tiger. According to a press release …
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Apr 27 2018
After seeing her allegations against current SBCISD Board President Michael Vargas described as nothing more than lies, former Arizona State Representative Lydia Hernandez has responded by claiming she has documents and witnesses to prove her account. Hernandez, who maintains she was assaulted by Vargas at a “social event,” says she plans to return to San …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2018/04/27/accusers-fire-back-at-vargas-hernandez-says-she-plans-to-file-charges-against-board-president/
Apr 24 2018
San Benito CISD Director of Bands Dayri Mendoza proudly announces that the San Benito High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble recently won third place for their performance of “DoorWays” at the Texas Educational Colorguard Association (TECA) State Championships in Laredo, Texas. Throughout the school year, the ensemble also earned top honors at the following TECA competitions …
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Apr 24 2018
The “Spring Roundup” pre-registration for students who will attend full-day Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten at San Benito CISD during the upcoming school year will be held on Saturday, April 28, from 8 AM until 12 noon at the San Benito High School library. Pre-registration will also be held at each elementary campus from Monday, …
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Apr 19 2018
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com It’s that time of year again! Election Day is right around the corner and it all kicks off on Monday as early voting will begin at the Community Center. Up for vote will be multiple positions on the school and City boards. Early voting will run from April 23-29 …
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Apr 17 2018
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.co Rio Hondo has become known for sending countless athletes to the next level and on Wednesday, they added two more to that list. Quarterback John Tyler Bush, the district MVP, and Center Jake Martinez will both be playing football at Calrke College next year. “This has been a dream …
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Apr 17 2018
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com At a school board meeting this past week, trustees approved an incentive program that would pay retirees and those planning to resign $2,500 each. According to trustees, the program would not be to push people to retire, but would be for those on the fence about leaving the district. …
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