Jul 25 2016
By PETE BANDA Managing Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com After six months on the job, City manager Manuel De La Rosa has been given a $5,000 raise and a three year contract extension from the San Benito City Commission. The extension was passed by a 3-2 vote at a city meeting this past Tuesday. Commissioner Joe D. …
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Oct 14 2015
By PETE BANDA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com It’s been three months since the death of former San Benito City Manager Manuel Lara and the City has yet to have any major discussions on filling the position. In total, 17 applicants have already turned in their resumes, but there remains no deadline for applications to be turned …
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May 20 2015
By PETE BANDA AND STEVEN RAY HERNANDEZ SAN BENITO NEWS Street conditions are undoubtedly one of the most talked about issues within the local community. Debates over which streets need more attention than others can constantly be found across message boards all over the internet. Well, now there’s another street causing some well-deserved debate. Utex Drive, …
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Jan 28 2015
By MANUEL LARA City Manager Special to the News The contract for design of the Museums of San Benito is being prepared, and a new cultural institution in the Resaca City should be under construction by this summer. Long awaited after some delays due to legal mechanics, this project is moving…It has to, as we …
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May 20 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com A lawsuit has been filed against the City of San Benito alleging local police of false imprisonment, malicious prosecution and conspiracy, among other claims against municipal officials. The suit, which was filed Wednesday, May 7 in the 357th State District Court, names Alfonso Benavides as the plaintiff. The defendants …
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Aug 07 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A special joint workshop of the San Benito City Commission and the San Benito Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, July 30, in which the duties and job description of the EDC executive directorship were changed. Specifically, officials discussed EDC Executive Director Salomon …
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Jan 27 2013
By DANIEL V. RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS The Boys and Girls Club of San Benito convened with city officials Friday evening to address some of the club’s financial matters. Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors President Tommy Ramirez, Jr. and Chief Professional Officer Mario Cervantes along with volunteer financial consultant Lolita Cervantes met …
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