Feb 17 2015
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com The proverbial clock is ticking as San Benito officials race to spend $1.2 million in funds from a Certificate of Obligation nearly a decade old, in an effort to establish what will henceforth be known as the Cultural Heritage Museum of San Benito. City Manager Manuel Lara said of …
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Feb 17 2015
By JACOB LOPEZ Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com Four successful San Benito High School alumni spoke at a special career day presentation on Monday afternoon. Talking to a room full of juniors and seniors, the four explained their backgrounds in law, medicine and education. Dr. Ricardo Garcia Jr., DO, showed students that success is within their grasp. Dr. Garcia, …
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Feb 17 2015
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com The bad news is, it’s tax season; but at least one local tax service is giving back to those who serve in the military. Liberty Tax Service is honoring active U.S. military and veterans by offering free tax preparation during their Military and Veterans Appreciation Week, the first of …
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Feb 13 2015
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com With support from Rio Hondo’s Fire and Police Departments, Twin Palms RV Resort in Rio Hondo is gearing up to host its inaugural Blood Drive and Health Fair. Twin Palms Activities Director Sharon Taylor said, “The Police Chief (William Bilokury) is working with us. We will have air evacuation …
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Feb 13 2015
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com The newly-formed San Benito Chamber of Commerce could have a new home before the end of February. Chamber President Lionel Betancourt said “We are looking at all options.” Betancourt added, “we’ve been looking in other places. There are several locations we are trying to work with and see if …
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Feb 13 2015
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com Plans to break ground on the long-awaited Resaca Walk have been slated for summer of 2015. “We have some restaurants that are reviewing San Benito right now,” said Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Salomon Torres. “In general terms, we finished a Comprehensive Master Plan for the site. We have …
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Feb 13 2015
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com “We got to meet with our representatives and talk with them,” said San Benito Mayor Celeste Z. Sanchez of her mid-week trip to Austin. San Benito officials teamed up with the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, as well as Harlingen officials, and made a joint trip to the state capitol …
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Feb 13 2015
DR. MARC A. PUIG, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Special to the News Fiscal Health As the district’s Superintendent of Schools, it is ultimately my responsibility to ensure that the district is financially stable and that our campuses and departments are operating within their budgeted means. On Tuesday, February 10, during the regular board meeting, I …
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Feb 13 2015
By PASTOR MARK MOLINA Living Waters Church Special to the NEWS This past Monday, Feb. 9, I had the distinct honor and privilege to serve as “Pastor of the Day” at the State Capitol. I was asked to say the opening prayer for our elected Texas Senate. I had the honor of meeting our esteemed …
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Feb 13 2015
By JACOB LOPEZ Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Public Housing Authority has received a letter requesting an investigation. The letter – dated Feb. 4, 2014 –was obtained by the News via the Freedom of Information Act. It questions the process of awarding the contract for Stone Village Housing, which broke ground in October 2014. The letter, …
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