May 08 2014
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ & MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ San Benito News A candidate in the local school board election as well as many in the community expressed concern this week after members of the San Benito City Commission allegedly enforced a city ordinance that has not yet been enacted when instructing political hopefuls to move their campaign …
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Dec 30 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Compiling an end-of-year list of the biggest stories in San Benito is always a difficult task, and 2013 was no exception as scandals, controversies, courtroom dramas and what’s considered a promising business venture made headlines. The following are the top five stories of the year according to newspaper sales, …
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Dec 21 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Economic Development Corporation (EDC) held a ceremony Friday morning to announce the awarding of a $1.2 million federal grant, which has gone toward the purchase of the now-former First National Bank property located off Business 77 opposite the Heavin Resaca Trail. City of San Benito …
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Nov 22 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Officials with the City of San Benito expressed disappointment Friday concerning the decision made by the South Texas Youth Stock Show committee to move its event elsewhere. City Manager Manuel Lara said Friday that STYSS directors had not previously expressed intentions to move the event and did not learn …
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Nov 21 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Kathy Rike of the South Texas Youth Stock Show announced on Thursday the STYSS committee’s intentions to move the event held annually in San Benito to another city. She made the announcement on behalf of the committee, which is comprised of stock show directors and volunteers, via email that …
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Nov 19 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Friday, Nov. 22, will mark the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination in Dallas, Texas. The impact of that fateful date was felt worldwide, changed American politics and culture forever and continues to be felt nearly 50 years later. Many around the community have shared their …
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Nov 12 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Monday was their day. Dozens of American flags lined downtown Sam Houston Boulevard as San Benito’s veterans marched toward the San Benito Veterans Memorial, where a ceremony was held. Represented during a ceremony were veterans of every American campaign going back to World War II. It was one …
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Nov 05 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A jury found San Benito Mayor Joe H. Hernandez not guilty Tuesday of making a terroristic threat against a former city commissioner. Following three trial postponements, testimony was heard on Monday, Nov. 4, and Tuesday, Nov. 5, before the jurors announced the not guilty verdict, which dismisses the …
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Oct 22 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The jury selection for San Benito Mayor Joe H. Hernandez’ trial has been delayed yet again. According to Melissa Zamora, Public Information Officer for the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office, cause for the delay was due to a court reporter having a death in the family. This marks …
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Sep 24 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The jury selection for San Benito Mayor Joe H. Hernandez’ upcoming trial has been postponed… again. Melissa Zamora, the Public Information Officer for the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office confirmed on Monday that Hernandez’ case had been rescheduled. “It has been reset again for October,” said Zamora. “There …
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