Nov 15 2014
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS WESLACO—As the final seconds ticked away on a chilly Friday night at Bobby Lackey Stadium, the looks on the sideline said it all. To a man, the San Benito Greyhounds either had tears in their eyes, scowls on their faces or just stared off into the distance. Any …
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Nov 14 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito CISD is nearing the end of the Antonio G. Limón era. Limón will soon be stepping down as SBCISD superintendent of schools after having served in such capacity for 10 years. He’ll be handing over the reins to Dr. Marc A. Puig after the Board of Trustees recently …
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Nov 14 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos spoke candidly on Friday about the daunting task that lies ahead of the Commissioners Court in appointing his successor. Fresh off of winning re-election to the county judgeship on Nov. 4, Cascos was announced on Tuesday as Governor-elect Greg Abbott’s prospective appointment for Texas …
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Nov 14 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A new water plant may alleviate concerns over discolored water in some rural areas of San Benito. Residents of communities in the Highway 281 area have continued to express concern with regard to the discoloration of water provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation (MHWSC). MHWSC General Manager Ramon Rosales, …
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Nov 14 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The City of San Benito Planning Department is having a public hearing for property owners within a 200-foot radius of a tract of property for which a rezoning application has been submitted. Set for 5:40 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, the public hearing will be held in the City Annex Municipal …
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Nov 14 2014
By PASTOR MARK MOLINA Living Waters Church What kind of fall is too far from grace? Cold blooded murder? Running from justice? Is this the kind of person you would want as a leader? Is this the kind of person you would choose as your leader? Would this be the kind of person you might want in your church? Better yet, what …
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Nov 12 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Texas Governor-Elect Greg Abbott appointed Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos his prospective nominee for Texas Secretary of State on Tuesday. If the nomination is confirmed by the Senate, Cascos’ capacity as Secretary would include duties as Chief Election Officer for Texas, assisting county election officials as well as ensuring the …
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Nov 12 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com On Nov. 11, citizens of San Benito thanked the men and women who served and continue to serve their country at the city’s annual Veterans Day march and ceremony. The festivities began with a march from City Hall on Sam Houston Boulevard Tuesday to the San Benito Veterans War Memorial …
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Nov 12 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito CISD officials are currently conducting contract negotiations with the lone finalist for the superintendent of schools position. The SBCISD Board of Trustees on Thursday, Nov. 6, named Dr. Marc Puig as the lone finalist via a 7-0 unanimous vote. Puig currently serves as superintendent of Culberson County-Allamoore ISD …
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Nov 12 2014
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – Need proof of just how good of a defense the Rio Hondo Bobcats have this season? Look at the numbers: 172 yards allowed per game (tops in the Valley), 30 forced turnovers (including 22 fumbles) and nearly 80 sacks as a unit in 10 regular …
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