Jun 17 2016
By PETE BANDA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com With this past weekend’s mass shooting in Orlando, the topic of gun control and safety again rushed to the forefront of conversation across America. Everyone seems to have an opinion on how strict gun laws should be, but most people have yet to debate what would happen if a …
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Jun 17 2016
NEWS Staff Report After yet another break in at a company located in downtown San Benito, police are urging citizens to take precautions against thieves. Vandals broke into Garza Furniture earlier this week, stealing over $10,000 worth of merchandise, including several big screen televisions and air condition units. This is reportedly the third time …
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Jun 17 2016
By PETE BANDA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Public Library in conjunction with the San Benito Historical Society will be hosting the fourth annual Charles M. Robinson Day on Saturday, June 25 inside the public library. The event will be aimed at reminding the community of one of San Benito’s most accomplished citizens and …
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Jun 16 2016
By STEVEN RAY HERNANDEZ Managing Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com Two local men were arrested on several felony charges this past week after an item they allegedly stole was tracked down using an application called “Apple Locator.” According to San Benito police, 19-year old Christian Garcia and 20-year old Jesus Garcia were arrested on charges of theft, unlawful …
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Jun 16 2016
By STEVEN RAY HERNANDEZ Managing Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com Talk about instant Karma. According to San Benito police, a 24-year old male subject was arrested for deadly conduct for allegedly pointing a gun at a federal agent after a “road rage” incident this past Monday afternoon. Police were dispatched to the incident, which occurred near the …
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Jun 11 2016
By PETE BANDA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Just when it looked like San Benito was set to welcome mud racing to the lower Valley, it appears as if that dream has been put to rest- for now at least. Less than two months after presenting his initial plan to the City Commission, Henry Thomae now …
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Jun 07 2016
By STEVEN RAY HERNANDEZ Managing Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com Sometimes in order to get the recognition you deserve, you have to go out and do something that is beyond what many consider to be “the norm.” So, when 30-year old freelance comic strip writer Jason Ryan Guelker decided to put together his latest comic book pitch, he …
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Jun 06 2016
By STEVEN RAY HERNANDEZ Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com Three San Benito men were arrested this past Thursday after a month-long investigation into the sale of narcotics. According to the District Attorney’s Office, 21-year old David Ayala Jr., 24-year old Carlos Lopez Jr. and 22-year old Freddy Vargas-Lopez, were all arrested after members of a special investigations unit …
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Jun 02 2016
By STEVEN RAY HERNANDEZ Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com A San Benito man was arrested on multiple felony charges after leading police on a high speed chase early Tuesday morning. According to San Benito police, 31-year old Ricardo Rangel was approached by officers on the 700 block of Milam St. at approximately 2:14 a.m. Tuesday. After allegedly …
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Jun 01 2016
By PETE BANDA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A Rio Hondo man was arrested Tuesday morning and is facing three felony charges for his alleged role in the sexual abuse of a minor. George Ramos, 38, is being charged with indecency with a child and sexual assault, both of which are second degree felonies, and a …
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