Aug 05 2016
By PETE BANDA Managing editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com After nearly four months of waiting, the San Benito school board received the findings of the curriculum audit performed by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA.) The audit, which was aimed at finding any weaknesses with how the district teaches their students, showed several key areas where San …
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Aug 05 2016
By PETE BANDA Managing editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com Two months after it looked like the City of San Benito was set to miss out on another big business opportunity, it appears a certainty that mud racing, courtesy of South Texas Raceway LLC, will be coming to the Resaca City. At a city meeting this past Tuesday, Henry …
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Aug 04 2016
By PETE BANDA Managing Ediitor Editor@sbnewspaper.com If you had asked him back in 2009, Matt Montalvo probably would have told you he was more likely to have a future navigating himself through a football field than through the music industry. Well, seven years later, Montalvo is preparing to release his fifth mix tape while simultaneously …
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Jul 28 2016
By PETE BANDA Managing editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com Back in May, Marissa Nicole Maldonado made waves in San Benito when she became a semi-finalist for a spot on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Although she ultimately fell short of her lifelong dream, Maldonado vowed that she would not give up and insisted she would be back the following …
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Jul 26 2016
Staff Report San Benito Lady Hounds Volleyball practices will begin on Monday, August 1st at San Benito High School and Veterans Memorial Academy. All girls that are interested in participating must have a physical completed by the first day of practice. Bring your own workout attire and report for practice according to your classification. Seniors: …
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Jul 25 2016
By PETE BANDA Managing Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com For the last two decades, the Honorable David Garza has been an integral part of his community. For his continued service and dedication to his job, Garza has been named the 2016 San Benito News Citizen of the Year. A member of the 1977 graduating class of San Benito …
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Jul 25 2016
By PETE BANDA Managing Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com After six months on the job, City manager Manuel De La Rosa has been given a $5,000 raise and a three year contract extension from the San Benito City Commission. The extension was passed by a 3-2 vote at a city meeting this past Tuesday. Commissioner Joe D. …
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Jul 12 2016
Staff Report Every year, as football season slowly creeps back into our lives, the San Benito News gets you prepared by releasing our yearly RGV Football Preview. We will have a rundown of every team in the Valley, with an extra focus on local teams San Benito, Rio Hondo, Los Fresnos, Port Isabel, and both …
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Jul 01 2016
By Marina Wise Special to the News Rio Hondo Black and San Benito Purple wrapped up their fourth week of 7 on 7 on Thursday. With just two weeks left in their summer season, both squads are continuing to make the most of their games in terms of improving skills and team chemistry. San Benito …
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Jul 01 2016
A pair of greyhounds helped the East All-Stars defeat the West All Stars last week by a score of 7-6 . JR Gaitan was 1 for 3 with 1 triple and 2 scored runs, Joseph Partida was 1 for 3 with 1 RBI. The duo had a double play at the end of the game …
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