Jul 27 2012
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Special to the NEWS Up for review at Wednesday’s meeting of the San Benito Civil Service Commission was a proposed amendment to the Civil Service rules for police officers and firefighters to expand the pool of those eligible for inner-department promotions, this after all applicants who’ve recently tested have yet to …
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Jul 27 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón defended a $13,000 pay raise on Thursday that was exclusive to a central office administrator. The raise comes after district officials continue implementing nearly $2 million in budget cuts to help offset what was initially projected as a $3 million …
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Jul 27 2012
By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com He swears, “It all came from the fields.” That’s the sentiment of Roel Sandoval Flores, a local artist whose work was on display at the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center in San Benito on Thursday. At his exhibit, Flores said his art is inspired by his migrant work and …
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Jul 27 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Faces concealed and wearing camouflage, video surveillance footage recently caught a number of individuals vandalizing a San Benito school. According to San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón, there have been at least three incidents this summer in which Berta Cabaza Middle School was targeted by vandals. …
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Jul 27 2012
By COLE AVERY San Benito News Election Day for the Democratic and Republican primary runoffs is Tuesday. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Several races were left unsettled after the May election, including the race for the newly formed District 34 Congressional District. Other high-profile races include two Democrats’ bids for …
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Jul 27 2012
By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com It takes a lot more than just words. That was the theme Thursday as members of the group Save Dolly took action in helping upkeep the grounds of Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital. With a conflicting art show being held in the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center, the regular meeting …
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Jul 27 2012
NEWS Staff Report On August 6, the San Benito Greyhound Football Camp will kick off for incoming students in grades 7-9. Interested players may pick up a registration form at the sports complex before the camp begins or register the first day of camp. The camp is free of charge and will be held August …
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Jul 27 2012
NEWS Staff Report Bump. Set. Hit. Future Lady ’Hound volleyball athletes will soon be hitting the courts at a clinic to help sharpen their volleyball skills. The clinic is open to all incoming females attending Berta Cabaza, Miller Jordan and Riverside Middle School, grades 7 and 8. The clinic for seventh graders will be held …
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Jul 27 2012
Twelve-year-old Steven Sanchez, son of Erasmo and Guadalupe Sanchez of San Benito, was instrumental in helping the 29 Palms Junior Boys All-Stars make history by bringing the city of 29 Palms, Ca its first Boys Junior League California District 58 championship in the 13-14 year-old age division. Sanchez, known for his defensive skills, also lit up opposing pitchers by averaging .550 over 10 postseason games. He has also helped guide the 29 Palms Major Boys All-Stars to their first-ever Boys Major League District 58 championship game last year. (Courtesy photos)
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Jul 27 2012
Alyssa Eileen Hernandez, 9, of San Benito came home with two national championship titles, one of which as the national extreme tumbling champion, after competing July 16-17 at the American Sport Championship tournament and again July 21 at the Cheer Power competition at South Padre Island. Hernandez is part of the Elite Cheer Force All-Star Level 1 Showstoppers of Harlingen, a squad that earned two national championships as a team. (Courtesy photos)
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