Tag: economic development

Popeyes, other businesses coming to San Benito

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito Mayor Joe H. Hernandez confirmed that Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen will be opening soon in San Benito off of West Expressway 83 next to the Best Western Garden Inn & Suites. “It’s been several months that it’s been in the making, and it’s finally becoming a reality,” …

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New I-69 corridor may spur economic development locally

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The Valley is ushering in a new era of interstate roadways which may lead to a surge in economic development for the area. A sign with the I-69 emblem was unveiled on Monday, July 15 to a crowd of representatives from surrounding municipalities as well as state and …

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CONSIDER THIS: Give Atoms For Peace a Chance

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com There’s plenty wrong with this city. Some people are rude, others scheme and there are those who lie so often that they’ve forgotten how to tell the truth. Among their most significant accomplishments include widening a rift that’s divided the community. Congratulations. Sadly, the people I’m referring to are …

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Congressman Vela meets with San Benito city officials

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com United States Congressman Filemon Vela visited the San Benito Municipal Building on Wednesday morning to meet with city officials and members of the community. Vela, who was elected to the newly formed 34th Congressional District of Texas, spoke for about 20 minutes to an audience that included the …

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