Feb 15 2018
By PETE BANDA Managing Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com Leann Ramirez, the senior powerlifter who has broken state records in each of her past two seasons, will be signing her letter of intent to join the powerlifting team at UTSA next year. Ramirez has been recognized as one of the top three lifters in all of Texas …
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Feb 15 2018
By Richard Moreno Special to the NEWS Hector De Jesus, the three year star offensive lineman for the Greyhounds, has officially signed on to join the Texas State Bobcats football team next year. The signing took place on Thursday and signifies the first division one football agreement for San Benito in over …
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Feb 14 2018
By Xavier De La Fuente As San Benito CISD is evolving to become a district of choice, so is the Amador R. Rodriguez Boot Camp by offering its’ scholars a rigorous instruction by connecting a trade which is the benchmark to the achievement of the camp’s math instruction in collaboration with the effectiveness and …
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Feb 09 2018
By Art Tanney Special to the NEWS Various committee meetings of the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District Board took place Thursday night. The Building Committee discussed the ideas of districtwide canopies and LED lighting for Dr. Garza and La Encantada Elementary. The Curriculum Committee heard presentations from Berta Garza and Miller Jordan Middle …
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Feb 06 2018
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com According to City officials, the new Cultural Heritage Museum will be opened to the public for an “open house” during the first quarter of this year. While the exterior of the building is complete, fundraising is currently underway for Phase II – the furnishing of the interior. Many …
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Feb 01 2018
In some much needed good news, the construction on the new AEP Regional headquarters in San Benito and Los Fresnos are reportedly on track to be completed by the previously set deadline, in spring of 2018. The $23 million project is expected to give a boost to the local economy as over 100 jobs will …
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Jan 31 2018
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com After spending what seemed like an eternity searching for her, the family of Nahomi Rodriguez is finally gaining some much needed closure. Despite positively identifying Rodriguez as the remains found near Rio Hondo more than nine months ago, the remains were just returned to the family this …
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Jan 23 2018
San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nate Carman and the Board of Trustees are requesting input from the public on a proposal that calls for repurposing Dr. Raul Garza, Jr. Elementary to become the district’s designated Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Academy, a campus that will target elementary students enrolled in kindergarten through …
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Jan 23 2018
Special to the NEWS Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nate Carman and the Board of Trustees have their eyes set on exciting educational initiatives designed to help San Benito students succeed – not only in the classroom – but also when they enroll in college. During a recent Building Committee meeting of the board, Dr. …
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Jan 12 2018
While rumors have been circulating for years, it appears the SBCISD is preparing to repurpose several of their low enrollment schools, citing better efficiency as the main reason. The decision has not been finalized, but Trustee Angel Mendez confirmed the board is looking for ways to make the districts use of facilities more efficient. “It’s …
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