Mar 04 2015
By JACOB LOPEZ Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Housing Authority is still in search of a new executive director following the departure of former director Arnold Padilla in late October. Currently, Janet Velez sits as interim. Regarding finding a new executive director, Chairperson Ron Rogers said, “We are getting closer.” The group met in executive session …
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Mar 04 2015
By DINA AREVALO Special to the NEWS The ports of Harlingen, Port Isabel, and Port Mansfield announced they have received funds to undergo much needed maintenance dredging. The funds were distributed to the Army Corps of Engineers via an appropriation in the so-called “CRomnibus Bill” (a combination of the Continuing Resolution and an omnibus spending bill) …
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Feb 27 2015
By JACOB LOPEZ Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com Only one officer remains with Indian Lake Police department. Sgt. Alfredo “Freddy” Avalos is the lone law enforcement official working for the department after the police chief’s arrest. Avalos spoke to the News about his new duties, quoting French military leader Napoleon Bonaparte, he said, “Ability is nothing without opportunity.” “I …
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Feb 27 2015
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com The City of San Benito’s newly chartered Chamber of Commerce has a home, as of Monday, Feb. 23. The Chamber had been defunct for several years. According to individuals formerly associated with the entity, the dissolution was multifaceted and reportedly stemmed from a combination of declining membership, dwindling participation …
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Feb 27 2015
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com It’s been over a week, and local authorities are still trying to apprehend 18-year-old Eric Gonzalez of San Benito, who is wanted in connection to two aggravated robberies in Cameron County. At approximately 8:20 p.m. on Feb. 17 at a San Benito convenience store located on the intersection of …
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Feb 27 2015
By JACOB LOPEZ Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com Elections are coming, and the chatter on our website is picking up. People are passionate, and they get angry – constantly. When it comes to calling candidates and politicians, some will happily answer. Others will dodge us, and some are just unable to get back to us for one reason or …
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Feb 27 2015
By PASTOR MARK MOLINA Living Waters Church Special to the NEWS The times in which we live are becoming more and more perilous. The culture of the days in which we live are beginning to overwhelm the church, Christianity and distort the name of Christ. Is it possible for Christians to remain separate, faithful and …
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Feb 25 2015
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com After 26 years of service with San Benito Consolidated Independent School District, former Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón will officially retire on Feb. 27, and he will be heading out in style. SBCISD has made plans to host a Retirement Recognition Ceremony in Limón’s honor at 6 p.m. …
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Feb 25 2015
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com “Rio Hondo is blooming at this time,” said Rio Hondo Mayor Gus Olivares of recent changes being implemented throughout the community by William Bilokury, the new Public Safety Director in charge of the Rio Hondo Fire Department and Rio Hondo Police Department. One area in which Bilokury is making …
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