By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com As an investigative reporter, I’ve had occasion to speak with a variety of individuals, ranging from everyday citizens eating breakfast sandwiches at fast food joints to elected officials, law enforcers and public servants. From musicians, artists and all sorts of creatives — both famous and local — to clergy …
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Jan 09 2015
In Good Faith: A Review of Exodus
By PASTOR MARK MOLINA Living Waters Church Special to the NEWS This week I will defer from our series on the topic “Where God Leads” so that I can provide you with my written observations about the movie “Exodus of Gods and Kings” written by Ridley Scott and starring Christian Bale. It is important that …
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Jan 09 2015
Church musician keeps faith strong
By JACOB LOPEZ Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com Edit: The original story said that Abrego is pianist for First Methodist. She is actually the pianist for First Presbyterian. Seated on the church pew, Lupita Abrego, pianist at First Presbyterian in San Benito, says she has a lot to be grateful for. Despite some of the difficulties she’s faced in life, …
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Jan 09 2015
The Download: The District, The City and the NEWS
By JACOB LOPEZ Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com We’re always learning. That’s something that stuck with me this week after I spoke with new superintendent of schools Dr. Puig. Every day, I’m learning something new about San Benito, or the many challenges of running a newspaper that prints twice a week. It can be difficult. It can definitely be …
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Jan 09 2015
‘WORST NIGHTMARE’: Water Plant No. 1 out of compliance
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com “That was our worst nightmare,” said San Benito City Commissioner Joe D. González after listening to the preliminary findings of the city’s engineering firm, showing the City of San Benito’s Water Treatment Plant No. 1 is not in compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). On Dec. …
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Jan 07 2015
Harlingen police: murder suspect using alias
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com The true identity of a man previously said to be 63-year-old Sergio Olivares — arrested on Saturday — remains unknown, according to Sergeant Dave Osborne with the Harlingen Police Department. Police suspect that he may be using an alias. Olivares was apprehended on Jan. 3 in connection to a …
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Jan 07 2015
Man shot in hand during family dispute
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com Police arrested a San Benito man on Friday, Jan. 2, after he allegedly shot his cousin in the hand during a family gathering. Officers with the San Benito Police Department arrived at Zillock Road around 9:30 p.m. Friday in reference to a family disturbance and were alerted that a …
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Jan 07 2015
Traffic light to be operating by late February
By JACOB LOPEZ Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com If all goes as planned, the traffic light on McCullough should be operational by late February, according to San Benito Mayor Celeste Sanchez. The light has been out since Oct. 8, 2014, when an auto accident damaged the electrical box that controls the traffic signal and two utility poles, according to …
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Jan 07 2015
Food Pantry feeds 2,000 families per month as demands rise
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com With a Matthew 25:35 mission statement that declares, “I was hungry and you fed me,” the San Benito Food Pantry joyfully serves over 2,000 families each month. Since 1991, with the exception of one instance, SBFP Manager Claire Roewe said, “We’ve never turned down anyone” seeking assistance. Want the …
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Jan 07 2015
SBCISD Board to discuss Limón separation agreement during special meeting
NEWS Staff Report The San Benito CISD board of trustees will meet for a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8. On the agenda is an item for a closed meeting “for the purpose of consultation with the board’s attorney on any subjects or matters authorized by law.” The item is for “discussion …
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