Aug 05 2011
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Channeling a heavy, angelic voice characteristic of a contralto’s vocal depth, not to mention a knack for songwriting matched only by an equally charming persona, Madelyn Victoria Vallejo plans to take the country music world by storm, one EP at a time. The singer/songwriter from San Benito has long …
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Aug 05 2011
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District (SBCISD) is appealing the dropout status of three students who attend Miller Jordan Middle School, this in an attempt to reverse the campus’ unacceptable rating by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the 2010-2011 school year. SBCISD Planner/Evaluator Ruben Franco said Miller …
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Aug 05 2011
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com City of San Benito officials reported that the man who fell from the Williams Road water tower Thursday is on the road to recovery. Assistant City Manager Hector “Chuck” Jalomo identified the man as 31-year-old Hector Castillo, who is originally from San Benito and now resides in Harlingen. City …
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Aug 05 2011
By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS On Tuesday, the San Benito City Commission held its first budget workshop meeting to discuss the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Finance Director Susan Crabtree proposed a budget of $9.4 million, the same as last year, but with some changes. According to the proposed budget summary provided by City Secretary …
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Aug 05 2011
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com In acknowledgement of growing bullying concerns, a committee comprised of San Benito CISD officials and community members have proposed the utilization of a handbook to serve as a learning tool in hopes of deterring such behavior. SBCISD Staff Development Coordinator Melonie Flores said the handbook is the result of …
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Aug 05 2011
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Ramiro Partida, Sr. can play golf. The 62-year-old owner of Partida Body Shop in San Benito first swung a golf club 10 years ago, and while he had a natural talent for the game, for eight years he hadn’t taken another swing. That is until recently. Last August, Partida …
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Aug 05 2011
Athletic Director and San Benito Greyhound Head Football Coach Spencer Gantt is shown along with the rest of the coaching staff informing Greyhound moms how the game is played and what uniforms and equipment will be utilized. Such events have become common at the annual Mom’s Night, held at the Greyhound Sports Complex at San Benito High School on Thursday evening. (Photos by Vince Galvan)
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Aug 05 2011
Trinidad Reza, 89, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Harlingen Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Viviano and Cecilia Reza; her brothers: Juan, Marcial, Reyes, Merced and Francisco; and her sisters: Refugia, Maria, and Paula Reza. She is survived by two sons: Daniel (Melissa) Reza and Pedro …
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