Jan 11 2018
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Beto O’Rourke, current U.S representative and the Democratic favorite to challenge Ted Cruz in the upcoming Senate race, made a stop in San Benito this past weekend during a campaign trip through the Rio Grande Valley. O’Rourke, a Democrat based out of El Paso, has been …
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Jan 11 2018
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Another major attraction has lost its footing in San Benito. South Texas Raceway was expected to bring in hundreds of visitors to the City every weekend with mud and drag races. Now, less than a year after a 5-year lease was signed by South Texas Raceway owner Henry Thomae, …
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Jan 05 2018
By Pete Banda Managing Editor While most were bundled up to avoid the freezing temperatures this past New Year’s Eve, La Especial Bakery, a San Benito staple, was dealing with a crushing blow to their historic business. SBPD officers reportedly responded to a fire on the night of December 30. According to police, the 78-year-old …
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Dec 29 2017
Special to the NEWS According to City spokesperson Martha McClain, City employees are scheduled to see an increase in their salary for 2018. In a statement to the NEWS, McClain stated: “All City employees, including police and fire departments, are scheduled to receive a 2 percent salary increase in their Jan. 12, 2018 paychecks. The …
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Dec 18 2017
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Back in November of 2016, news broke of a felony theft that took place at the Shipley’s Donut shop in Harlingen. At the time, three citizens were arrested, including two from San Benito. Now, full 12-months later, at least one of those three has been able to clear her …
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Dec 18 2017
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com When City Manager Manuel De La Rosa was hired back in 2015, it was understood he would be in line for raises throughout the length of his contract. After all, his $95,000 starting annual salary was considered low by most standards. Per his contract, De La Rosa would receive …
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Dec 01 2017
Special to the NEWS After a committed investment of $ 1.3 million towards the construction of a new animal shelter in May of 2016, the Cameron County Commissioners’ Court, in conjunction with the Cameron County Department of Health and Human Services, is pleased to announce the grand opening of the new Cameron County Animal …
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Dec 01 2017
By PETE BANDA Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com For the second time in three years, the San Benito Greyhounds are set to play for a Regional championship. After coming away with a hard fought victory over fellow Valley powerhouse McAllen Memorial, the ’Hounds will continue their perfect season in Corpus Christi Friday night when they …
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Nov 17 2017
Special to the NEWS It proved to be a busy day today because of a nearby gas line break at Ed Downs Elementary around mid-morning. As a result, students and staff were asked to relocate to Dr. Cash Elementary as a precautionary measure. Both the city and school district’s first responders took swift action …
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Nov 17 2017
Police Chief Michael Galvan has confirmed an early morning crash claimed the lives of two while sending another to the hospital. According to Galvan, a call came in at approximately 2 a.m. on Friday morning. A 2015 Nissan Sentra lost control of the wheel while traveling near FM 510 and flipped over several times. Police are …
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