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May 1, 2012 archive
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May 01 2012
A MATTER OF RANK: Lopez: Changes proposed to fire marshal post ‘wrong’
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Ex-fire marshal Henry Lopez has called into question a San Benito city ordinance proposing the elimination of his former position’s rank in favor of assigning duties. “They’re wrong,” Lopez said plainly outside the Municipal Building Tuesday evening. His sentiments came after the San Benito City Commission – during a …
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May 01 2012
Over 600 ballots cast in early voting
NEWS Staff Report Over 600 votes have been cast in local elections here in San Benito. According to San Benito CISD Business Manager Emma McCall, 234 votes were tallied at the start of early voting on Monday and another 192 on Tuesday. This brings the total to 426 votes cast in the San Benito CISD …
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May 01 2012
Charter amendments spawn confusion
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Some have expressed confusion regarding the proposed amendments to San Benito’s city charter, of which 17 are up for voter approval in the May 12 general election. Juan Ramirez of San Benito is one such person, who’s chief concern has been the procedure followed in including the charter amendments …
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May 01 2012
’Hounds target Bobcats in bi-district playoffs
By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS Despite placing second in District 32-5A, the San Benito Greyhounds are in the playoffs after a dry spell of over nine years. The Greyhounds are set to face the Edinburg High Bobcats in what will be a one-game showdown on Friday, May 4, for a chance to advance …
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May 01 2012
BRENDA’S BREAK: Lopez runs for state, Congress Avenue Mile
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito High School junior Brenda Lopez ain’t shy. She just lets her feet do the talking. On April 28, at a San Antonio state qualifying track competition, Brenda crossed the finish line with excitement and cheers, knowing what she has accomplished. Crossing in the one mile run at …
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May 01 2012
’Hounds win alumni Battle of the Arroyo
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Dub this one the alumni Battle of the Arroyo. The San Benito Greyhound alumni football team left Brownsville Saturday as the victors after defeating the Harlingen Cardinal alumni squad, 20-14. San Benito players included former Greyhounds, such as TJ Rico, Polo Martinez, Jacob Garza, Jesse Garcia, Jesse Zavala, Fabian …
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May 01 2012
Reynaldo Perez
SAN BENITO, TX- Reynaldo Perez, 51, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus surrounded by his loved ones on April 29, 2012. He was born to Julia R. Perez and +Medardo Perez. Rey was most recently employed by the SBCISD as a security guard where he met and made many good friends …
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