May 13 2014
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A Washington D.C.-based organization is working in conjunction with the START (South Texas Adult Resource and Training) Center to help promote leadership in area colonias. Janet Hernandez, the Civic Engagement Project Manager for the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) visited San Benito’s START Center on Monday, May …
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May 13 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – Only one race was decided here on Election Day Saturday, May 10, as two City Commissioners were unopposed and another was reelected. Gerald Hartzog, Place 3 Rio Hondo City Commissioner, was re-elected to his fifth term after having served eight years on the Commission. Hartzog defeated …
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May 13 2014
NEWS Staff Report A 1.73 percent drop in San Benito’s March sales tax collections represents one of four occurrences in which Cameron County communities also experienced a loss. Sales tax figures recently reported by the Texas Comptroller’s Office show that San Benito’s collections decreased from $379,144.76 in March 2013 to $372,574.06 in March of this …
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May 13 2014
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Lady ’Hounds have advanced to the Sweet 16 in the playoffs, but in order to make it to the Elite Eight, they will first have to go through a tough San Antonio Southwest team this weekend. The Lady ’Hounds (27-4) are making their sixth trip …
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May 11 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com In an overwhelming call for change in leadership, unofficial results of Saturday’s general elections in San Benito saw citizens elect the community’s first female mayor and institute a shift in power on the San Benito CISD Board of Trustees. According to uncanvassed votes in the San Benito City Commission …
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May 10 2014
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Election Day has finally arrived. From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10, citizens who did not partake in early voting will have the opportunity to cast their votes for their candidates in both the San Benito City Commission and San Benito CISD School Board elections. As …
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May 10 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Candidates vying for public office in San Benito have received a combined total of $69,877.65 in political contributions and spent a whopping $75,428.22 on their campaigns, according to the second filing of campaign finance reports. San Benito CISD Candidates June Aguilera, Place 4 incumbent in the race for the …
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May 10 2014
Special to the NEWS The only polling place for this Saturday’s election for mayor and two commissioners is the San Benito Community Building at 210 E. Heywood Street. The City elections have been consolidated into one area, according to City Secretary Lupita Passement. Officials said this allows for a more efficient and seamless voting process, …
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May 10 2014
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Richard Garza, the owner of ISD Managed Care Services (ISD MCS) and soon-to-be former on-site health care provider for San Benito CISD employees continues to raise allegations against the school district after being provided a 60-day termination notice. As previously reported, the SBCISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved …
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May 10 2014
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Local singing sensation Madelyn Victoria will be celebrating the release of her new single on Thursday – this before she takes the stage with a country music legend. Victoria, a graduate of San Benito High School, will be celebrating the release of her new single, “Wild Ride,” on …
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