By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Public outrage in the San Benito High School varsity cheerleading controversy, in which seniors have been accused of bullying and discriminating against a handicapped cheerleader, prompted local officials to assign the girls protection for Friday evening’s matchup between the Greyhounds and McAllen Bulldogs. Authorities with the San Benito Consolidated …
Tag: handicap
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2013/10/19/cheerleaders-get-security-due-to-controversy/
Oct 15 2013
CHEER DRAMA: T-shirt controversy leads to physical altercation reported at SBHS pep rally
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Controversy stemming from a dispute over a t-shirt erupted into a physical altercation at the San Benito High School pep rally on Friday between a varsity cheerleader and a parent. Colleen Duncan, 52, confirmed on Tuesday that she has filed a report with the San Benito Consolidated Independent School …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2013/10/15/cheer-drama-t-shirt-controversy-leads-to-physical-altercation-reported-at-sbhs-pep-rally/
Like Us On Facebook
Port Isabel-South Padre Press
Staff report The Texas International Fishing Tournament (TIFT) has opened its online registration for its 81st year, giving anglers a chance to return to the Laguna Madre and the Gulf of Mexico after the tournament was cancelled last year due to COVID-19 concerns. TIFT starts July 28 and ends Aug. 1. Registration fees are as … Continue reading [...]
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The City of South Padre Island will unveil its official skatepark this Saturday, May 8, after just over two months of construction and years worth of planning, pleading and advocacy. The city broke ground on the park on Feb. 9, after receiving several grants to build it. No city money was … Continue reading [...]
By Rene Torres Special to the PRESS Port Isabel for sale! The complete sale of the sea village occurred in the Spring of 1927. The acquisition was announced in Brownsville and the following year, it was incorporated into an official town. On this historical day, the city began its march toward establishing a modern city … Continue reading [...]
By Larry Gage Special to the PRESS Editor’s note: On the day of this article’s publishing, Madison Ramos took third place at UIL’s state track and field meet in 4A Girls’ high jump. William Camacho took third place in 4A Boys’ triple jump. As you read this, … Continue reading [...]
Special to the PRESS Mark your calendar and get ready for the annual Island Showcase! Close to 60 South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce members will come together on Tuesday, May 11th, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm to showcase their businesses at the South Padre Island Convention Centre located at 7355 Padre Blvd. The event … Continue reading [...]
Recent Comments