Jul 03 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com I know there’s plenty about myself that’s unattractive – I snore in my sleep, I eat at double the speed as ordinary humans and I’m clearly overweight. To my friends, I jokingly refer to myself as “The Obeast” in a rather pathetic attempt at self-deprecating humor. I suppose my …
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Jul 03 2014
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com We definitely need to establish a plan for our lives if we want to be successful. There’s a well-known ideology that states if a person does the same thing repeatedly, they will get the same results. So, in order to obtain something different, a person must do something …
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Jul 01 2014
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com LOS FRESNOS – The six students who recently brought national attention to Resaca Middle School of Los Fresnos CISD returned home Sunday night from one of many recent trips to raise awareness for their mobile app, Hello Navi. Six middle school girls – 12-year-olds Kayleen Gonzalez, Grecia Cano, …
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Jul 01 2014
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The eighth annual ResacaFest is slated for July 5 at the Heavin Memorial Park and Amphitheater in San Benito. One of San Benito’s largest and most anticipated events, this community festival features live music, food, drinks, kids’ games and a dynamic fireworks exhibit over the Resaca. One highlight …
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Jul 01 2014
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com At a Monday meeting of the Area Business Owners Association (ABOA), the group made plans to approach local businesses and businesspeople to band together in an effort to make San Benito a ‘go-to city’ for health and wellness in the Rio Grande Valley. Some ABOA members feel such …
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Jul 01 2014
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com As of June 2014, local rock and roll band, …And the Hero Prevails (ATHP), has officially hit the road and kicked off their first-ever tour. The five-member outfit consists of: lead vocalist Troy Fonseca, 22, who also plays keyboard; Jeff Minor, 21, on rhythm guitar; Erick Hernandez, 20, …
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Jul 01 2014
Special to the NEWS It was a successful debut for the City of San Benito San Benito Parks & Recreation middle school 7-on-7 football league, which closed out its season on Monday night at Bobby Morrow Stadium. The league, aimed to provide middle school athletes an opportunity to stay sharp and in football mode, featured …
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Jun 27 2014
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A bidder for the San Benito CISD on-site primary health care clinic continues to raise concerns regarding the recent selection process. Andy Bonner, President of Healthcare2U, formerly known as Business Healthcare Solutions, alleges irregularities concerning the district’s hiring of a consultant to evaluate the clinic bids. Specifically, Bonner …
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Jun 27 2014
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito CISD Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 1 at the John F. Barron Administration Building. On the agenda for the workshop are a review and discussion of the 2014-15 local maintenance budget recommendations and most recent financial audit. …
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Jun 27 2014
By CECILIA GONZALES Special to the NEWS The South Texas Thunder softball team will be rolling to Kissimmee, Florida to play for the United States Specialty Association (USSSA) National title, as they recently advanced by winning the USSSA Texas South Championship. “It’s a great accomplishment, it’s something we’ve been working on since last year,” said Coach …
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