Jul 21 2017
Special to the News San Benito CISD Gifted and Talented (GT) students recently participated in a fun-filled, educational camp. It was an opportunity that allowed participants to explore and better understand the medical industry as well as the fields of Engineering and Forensic Science. This summer, the GT Program welcomed Engaging Communities …
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Jul 14 2017
By SIerra Flores Special to the NEWS The countdown begins to July 18th as the Lil’ Lady Hounds prepare to make an appearance at the World Series for the 6U Softball All Star Team. The five and six year old girls have worked and practiced diligently all season long. After the season, their …
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Jul 13 2017
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The search for a new superintendent of SBCISD is inching closer and closer to the finish line. After switching consulting firms, the board of trustees now has close to 50 applications to look over. With the help of JG consulting, that number will be lowered as those who do …
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Jul 13 2017
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com According to the contract he signed when he was hired, City Manager Manuel De La Rosa must adhere to annual evaluations. De La Rosa is required to put his evaluation on city agendas, but the Commission can choose to postpone the evaluations at their own discretion. While they have …
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Jul 10 2017
By Sierra Flores Special to the NEWS Dedication, hard work, and perseverance are just a few ways to describe the students of the South Texas Grappling Team. The athletes spent countless hours preparing for the North American Grappling Association Tournament that recently took place in San Antonio, Texas. Every student …
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Jun 30 2017
Special to the News Preventing teenagers from texting while driving – and spreading the word about those dangers in the hopes of saving lives, three San Benito High School students, Melony Baltazar, April Guerrero and Randy Merida, set their sights on raising awareness on …
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Jun 30 2017
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Greyhound football season may be a full three months away, but one San Benito football team is already preparing for their first ever playoff run. The RGV Clovers, a women’s semi-pro football team based out of the Resaca City, just finished their inaugural regular season with a 4-3 record, …
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Jun 23 2017
By Xavier De La Fuente Special to the News It was a pomp and circumstance evening last Thursday, June fifteenth at The Shop.with a little bit of everything. Every third Thursday of the month, The Shop hosts “Ladies Night Out.” However, this past Thursday, a special invitation was extended to the men of the San …
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Jun 23 2017
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Despite reports that the City was expecting to move on from City attorney Ricardo Morado, Mayor Ben Gomez has stated that he would prefer more time to evaluate his personnel before making any changes. The topic, which was originally introduced into the agenda by Commissioner Steve Rodriguez, was ultimately …
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Jun 23 2017
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Add another high profile sports accomplishment to the long list created by Rio Hondo. Troy Zepeda, who plays second base and shortstop for the Bobcats baseball team, was chosen as a member of the AP All-State team for the second time in his high school career. Despite Rio Hondo …
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