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Housing Authority hires new director

By PETE BANDA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com After going several months without an executive director of housing following the resignation of Arnold Padilla, the San Benito Public Housing Authority (SBPHA) Board of Directors named their new successor this past Monday with the hiring of Tony Hasbargen. Hasbargen, who came from Illinois where he held a similar …

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Ground Out: Baseball conditions upset parents

By STEVEN RAY HERNANDEZ Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com If you’re a San Benito Youth Baseball player who plays outfield in the Shetland division, I hope your uniform consists of nose-plugs, rain boots, and the best mosquito repellant money can buy, because you’re going to need it.  Just spend five minutes in the outfield area and you’re most likely …

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Hopefuls vie for RH city, school board

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – The community of Rio Hondo is abuzz with seven competitive races in the school district and municipal general elections. Six candidates make up the field of hopefuls in the City of Rio Hondo May 11 election, including what is arguably the most anticipated of the …

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$45k club donation awaits commission approval

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The City of San Benito committee created to research possible financial solutions to the current dilemma facing the Boys and Girls Club of San Benito has proposed a one-time donation of approximately $45,000 to the club, pending approval from the San Benito City Commission. Mayor Joe H. Hernandez, …

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Parks chair speaks candidly on new league

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Much has been speculated regarding the City of San Benito’s youth baseball and softball program that is now operating as the San Benito National Bronco League. In response to comments made in the Feb. 10 edition of the San Benito News by Harlingen National Bronco League Board President …

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