Nov 16 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com In a single day, 17-year-old Andrea Mosqueda may devote several hours to community service projects spearheaded by the various clubs and extracurricular activities she’s involved in at San Benito High School, where she also serves as the yearbook editor, before covering a city commission meeting as a freelance writer …
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Nov 16 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com If you’re ever looking for a little action, come by the San Benito News office during the weekend or on a Friday night, when all sorts of strange activities occur ranging from the belligerent storming into the building threatening bodily harm to somewhat eerie and unexplained phenomena. Well, you …
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Oct 29 2013
By ROGELIO T. NUNEZ Special to the NEWS In the 22nd Annual Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center Conjunto Festival insert for the San Benito News, I wrote about the important idea of rememorando (remembering). The 22nd Annual Conjunto Festival, held on Oct. 18, 19 and 20 eight days ago, was a festival to remember. By …
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Oct 19 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com I’ve recently been asked for my thoughts on the controversy surrounding the San Benito High School varsity cheerleaders and the allegations that they’ve bullied and discriminated against a handicapped squad member. Understand that there have already been so many opinions shared about the issue that one more may very …
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Sep 20 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com There was little I could get away with as a child. No matter how innocent the situation, no matter how much I attempted to conceal my facial expressions, my mother could always tell when I was fibbing. Of course, most moms would obviously know when their child is lying, …
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Aug 31 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The people have spoken. A total of 32,835 votes were cast in the San Benito News Hooked on Hounds fan contest, and 16,574 of those votes went to Elida S. Villarreal, the winner of the first-ever contest deciding who the biggest San Benito Greyhounds fan is in town. …
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Aug 09 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com I find it both strange and surreal that people have taken such an interest in my more personal stories told within this space. For instance, throughout the week folks have inquired about my diet, the harassment case involving my family and whether I still have the painting that captivated …
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Aug 07 2013
The San Benito News, located in the beautiful South Texas Gulf Coast, is seeking an ambitious, hardworking, creative and aggressive advertising sales representative with leadership qualities. This is a full time position with benefits including paid vacation and health insurance. Must be able to work well with others and have strong communication skills. Basic computer …
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Jul 19 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com It all started with an idea. Rogelio Nuñez had the notion of establishing the Valley’s first cultural arts center, but he needed help. Nuñez called upon his friend David A. Garza, who then called upon Ramón de León. Together, the three men took Nuñez’ idea and turned it …
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Nov 09 2013
CONSIDER THIS: Guilty of responsible journalism
November 9, 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com I began this piece just two minutes from midnight on Saturday. At this time, we’re usually expecting articles from our sportswriter assigned to Friday night football coverage. Our staff writer, graphic designer and production manager, not to mention the press and circulation crew, wait patiently while we put the …
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