Aug 09 2017
Special to the NEWS According to a press release from the City of San Benito, Fire Chief Raul Zuniga has been put on administrative leave. The press release is included below. “San Benito City Manager Manuel De La Rosa confirmed today that he placed Fire Chief Raul Zuniga on administrative leave with pay, …
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Aug 09 2017
Special to the NEWS Just two short months after Dr. Adrian Vega officially resigned from his position as Superintendent, the San Benito CISD Board of Trustees have named their lone finalist in the search for a replacement. At a regular board meeting Tuesday night, trustees chose Dr Nate Carman, who has served as the …
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Aug 04 2017
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The City of San Benito is continuing their upward growth as sales tax numbers took a jump for another month. After seeing their totals go up nearly five percent last month, the Resaca City outdid themselves this month with a jump of 9.03% compared to July of last year. …
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Aug 04 2017
By: Xavier De La Fuente Special to the NEWS San Benito native and Vietnam Veteran, Beto Conde, recently held a book reading for his latest work, America Down By The River. The book was published in 2011 but still resonated with the large crowd in attendance. Mr. Conde grew up in the San Benito …
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Aug 03 2017
By Sierra Flores Special to the News San Benito could soon become a completely smoke free city. The City held a public hearing this past Tuesday in regards to a proposed Ordinance that would prohibit the smoking of tobacco and electronic smoking in certain enclosed and non-enclosed areas within San Benito city limits. …
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Aug 01 2017
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com A little over five years ago, the state of Texas deemed it necessary for San Benito to make upgrades to their sewer system. Now, after a budget workshop this past week, City officials will have to decide if they want to borrow money to complete those upgrades. The dilemma …
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Aug 01 2017
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Most of us are told from a young age that we could do and be anything that we could dream. It’s safe to say that San Benito native Matt Montalvo took that saying to heart. Last week Montalvo officially released his first album, entitled Looking Up, to Spotify …
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Jul 24 2017
By Sierra Flores Special to the News This last Tuesday, various law enforcement agencies partnered with the Union Pacific Railroad to help send an important message out to locals about abiding to railroad crossings. “Trying to beat the train can either cost you a $200 fine or it’ll cost you your life,” stated …
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Jul 24 2017
By Houston Van Nest Special to the News Newly-elected Mayor Ben Gomez had his first meet and greet with the San Benito Chamber of Commerce on July 19. The mayor of two months was short for time Wednesday morning, but while he was in attendance, he shared a little bit about himself and …
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Jul 21 2017
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Four years ago, the wheels started moving. Then, two years ago, things started to get really serious as Lionel Betancourt helped lead the Chamber of Commerce back into existence in San Benito. Fast forward to the middle of 2017 and it’s unlikely even Betancourt saw the Chamber becoming …
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