Jan 23 2015
DR. MARC A. PUIG, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOL Special to the News In light of the district-wide lockdown that we recently experienced, we would like to inform parents, the community and the public at large about the importance of keeping everyone safe and free of harm’s way during an emergency and/or potential crisis. Notification Codes/Procedures With …
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Jan 09 2015
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com Two schools within the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District, Miller Jordan Middle School and Frank Roberts Elementary School, were included on the 2015-2016 Texas Education Agency’s Public Education Grant (PEG) list of underperforming schools. New SBCISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marc Puig, with the help of official evaluations …
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Dec 31 2014
By Angelica Chavez Special to the NEWS In continuance of his long-lived career with San Benito CISD, Antonio G. Limón is prepared to transition into his upcoming job as Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources within SBCISD. Under new superintendent Dr. Marc A. Puig’s supervision, Limón will be expected to take responsibility for the operation and …
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Dec 12 2014
By DINA AREVALO Special to the NEWS Dr. Marc A. Puig, lone finalist for superintendent of SBCISD, will officially begin on Jan. 5. The San Benito CISD School District Board of Trustees met to consider a contract agreement for lone superintendent finalist at the John F. Barron Administration Building Tuesday. Dr Puig and his wife …
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Dec 09 2014
Lone finalist for SBCISD superintendent Dr. Marc A. Puig was in the John F. Barron Administration Building board room on Tuesday night to sign his contract with the district. Puig said, “We’re incredibly excited about joining this beautiful community and making a contribution to San Benito, and really collaborating — cooperating — with everyone to make this …
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Dec 02 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito CISD officials have recently pointed to early January as the starting date, more or less, for Dr. Marc A. Puig to take over as superintendent of schools. Arnold Padilla, president of the SBCISD Board of Trustees, confirmed on Friday that Puig will be tendering his resignation at …
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Nov 28 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Ready or not, change has come to San Benito. It’s evident in new leadership present within every major public institution that serves the city, from municipal government to the school district. Challenges, however, are in overabundance while public distrust and unrest remain prevalent. Such is the case with every …
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Nov 21 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com It’s going to be a clean slate for Dr. Marc A. Puig, the lone finalist for superintendent when he begins work at San Benito after his 21-day waiting period, and one without a familiar face in the confines of the San Benito CISD John F. Barron Administration Building. Celeste Z. …
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Nov 12 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito CISD officials are currently conducting contract negotiations with the lone finalist for the superintendent of schools position. The SBCISD Board of Trustees on Thursday, Nov. 6, named Dr. Marc Puig as the lone finalist via a 7-0 unanimous vote. Puig currently serves as superintendent of Culberson County-Allamoore ISD …
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Nov 07 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Members of the San Benito CISD Board of Trustees expressed optimism in their selection of Dr. Marc Puig as the lone finalist for superintendent of schools. The board selected Puig via a unanimous vote, 7-0, after reconvening from closed session during a special meeting on Thursday, Nov. 6. Puig recently …
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By KREIG KOHL Special to the PRESS On June 28 Port Isabel City Commission held their regular second monthly meeting at the Port Isabel City Hall. Before the meeting began City Manager Jared Hockema spoke to a concerned citizen’s comment on the appointment of Commissioner Alaniz. The citizen was concerned that Alaniz … Continue reading [...]
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com On June 21, 2022, South Padre Island history was made on National Go Skateboarding Day. The South Texas skate scene rallied together to commence the first ever skate competition at the new, and only, skate park on the Island, located at John L Tompkins Park. 14 years ago … Continue reading [...]
By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the PRESS A Cameron County Commissioner’s meeting was held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 21. At the start of the meeting, various residents provided public comments all regarding SpaceX in Boca Chica Beach and the issues of land ownership and road closures. Representative Alex Dominguez began by saying he … Continue reading [...]
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com To celebrate International Surfing Day, Saturday June 18, the South Texas Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation revived their 16th Annual Free Children’s Surf Clinic after a two year hiatus due to Covid-19. The annual clinic began 16 years ago after the Surfrider foundation was inspired by “Surfing Magazine” who annually … Continue reading [...]
Special to the PRESS The City of South Padre Island wants visitors and locals to keep their pet’s safety in mind while enjoying the Island this summer. “Friends of Animal Rescue is the Voice of the Animals here on South Padre Island,” said Sherry Pindard, director of Operations and Outreach for Friends of Animal … Continue reading [...]
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