Jul 29 2015
By PETE BANDA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com After one of the most inspiring seasons in recent memory, one in which they came two runs away from playing in the state championship game, the San Benito Lady ’Hounds can now add 2015 San Benito News Citizens of the Year to their seemingly endless list of …
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Jul 28 2015
By STEVEN RAY HERNANDEZ Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com A former SBCISD school board member and her older brother found themselves behind bars this weekend after allegedly being involved in a “physical altercation” at a family residence. According to San Benito Police, officers responded to a residence on the 100 block of Lantana Circle at around 11:39 …
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Jul 24 2015
By PETE BANDA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Two weeks ago, the San Benito Fire Department responded to a building that caught fire. It turned out to be one of the more dangerous fires they have responded to as two firefighters ended up falling through the roof. Now, that fire is being investigated as arson with …
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Jul 24 2015
By PETE BANDA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com As the country mourns the deaths of five service members gunned down last Thursday in Tennessee, military members from all over the nation are finding their way of paying their respects to the fallen soldiers. Michael Vandergriff of San Benito and J.D. “Pick” Pickering from Mercedes have taken …
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Jul 24 2015
By MONICA FONSECA Special to the NEWS The San Benito Fire Department will soon be purchasing the latest Air-Pak including a Personal Alert Safety System Device (PASS Device). According to Scott2013firefighter.com, this new Air-Pak is able to contain a higher pressure of air while simultaneously making it more light weight. In addition to carrying less …
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Jul 24 2015
By PETE BANDA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Almost three weeks after originally having an assault charge filed against him, a San Benito man has finally been arrested for allegedly abusing his wife. Lorenzo C. Gonzalez, 22, was arrested Sunday night at his apartment complex down South McCullough after a warrant was issued for an …
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Jul 21 2015
By PETE BANDA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Back in January, Dr. Marc A. Puig began his duties as Superintendent of Schools for San Benito. Puig, who planned to help turn around the financially failing district, was given a 3 year contract. Well, despite expected progress to be made with the district’s fund balance, Puig decided to …
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Jul 21 2015
By PETE BANDA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Since May 10, San Benito Police had been investigating a local case involving the possible sexual assault of a child. The man suspected of the first degree felony, Juan Segura, turned himself in on Friday morning after being told a warrant had been issued for his arrest. The …
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Jul 21 2015
By PETE BANDA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com While traveling down business 77 early last Friday morning, a San Benito Police officer noticed two cars approaching at high speeds. After clocking both vehicles at 92 mph in a 40 mph zone, the officer stopped both drivers for racing, only to discover one of the drivers …
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Jul 17 2015
By PETE BANDA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com With speculation and rumors regarding former Superintendent Dr. Marc A Puig’s resignation dominating most discussions in San Benito, the former SBCISD head is finally breaking the silence in an exclusive interview he gave to the NEWS. Many in the community cited an apparent rift between Dr. Puig and some …
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