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District performance continues to concern officials

By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito CISD’s performance in the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests remains a source of concern as officials recently shared their thoughts on the matter. In August, it was announced that 16 of the 17 SBCISD campuses met academic standard set by the state while Frank …

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González questions election outcome

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito CISD Board Member Yliana González recently raised concerns that “oversights” may have affected the outcome of the May 10 election. González sent an email on Sunday, May 18, to SBCISD Business Manager Emma McCall, Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ismael Cantu and Cameron County Elections Administrator Christopher …

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UPDATE: Medrano reportedly recovering in rehab

Oscar Medrano

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito CISD Board Member Oscar Medrano is reportedly on track to making a full recovery following a scare that landed him in the hospital for over two weeks. Mario Medrano, Oscar’s brother, said that the results from a biopsy performed Friday, January 18, returned negative for cancer …

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