September 8, 2012 archive

How Come You Don’t Call Me Anymore?

Michael Rodriguez

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com I may not have what it takes to run for public office, but I do know how to return a phone call. It’s my hope that I can one day say the same about our elected officials, but I’m also not holding my breath. After all, nearly four months …

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A Better Way Begins Today

Heather Cathleen Cox

By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  The Bible says, “How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver,” Proverbs 16:16 NIV version. Basically, this means whatever the problem, the solution won’t be found until we understand what is really, honestly going on – in our own lives and in …

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BIG DOGS: ’Hounds hand Cards second straight loss

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By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS What some expected to be a shootout between two high potent and explosive offenses ended up being a defensive war for the ages as the San Benito defeated the Harlingen Cardinals, 7-3, to take back the Battle of the Arroyo trophy. While many were picking Harlingen to bounce …

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Bobcats fall short in 21-20 loss to Huskies

Head Coach Rocky James

By ALLISON LAMBRIGHT Special to the NEWS LA JOYA – Last Friday’s sweet taste of victory against Santa Rosa Warriors (27-13) was short lived for the Rio Hondo Bobcats as they fell Thursday to the La Joya Juarez-Lincoln Huskies, 21-20. After a hand off at his own 16 yardline, running back Hernan Guerrero of the …

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LEAVING STONEWALL: Cracked overhead beams, no fire extinguishers among violations reported at historic hotel

Stonewall Jackson

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com No fire extinguishers, a partially blocked fire escape and a cracked ceiling and overhead beams are just some of the building and fire code violations reported at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel in San Benito. Such violations were detailed in inspection reports that the City of San Benito released to …

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BURGLARIES ON THE RISE: Sociologists link poverty to crime

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com In a four-year span ranging from 2006-2010, the US Census Bureau reported that the percentage of San Benito residents living below the poverty level was at a staggering 33.4 percent, which is nearly double the state average of 16.8. And while the affects of a recovering – albeit slow …

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Leaders justify property tax hike

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By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  City of San Benito officials spoke candidly Wednesday in attempts to justify a proposed property tax increase levied for the purposes of funding street repairs. On Tuesday, September 4, the San Benito City Commission met and addressed Ordinance No. 2489, an ordinance levying a tax rate, which if …

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Officials: City not targeting RVs

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By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  Citizens continue to seek answers regarding whether or not the City of San Benito is targeting mobile home and RV parks with what some perceive as unwarranted water and wastewater charges. So where’s the truth? To live in San Benito, for the average single-family homestead with only one …

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Nike unveils new ’Hound uniforms

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By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  These Greyhounds have always had style, but now they look the part. “As you know, the San Benito Greyhounds have been named the Nike Rivalry Uniform Contest winner (for) 2012,” said Blake Timmons, Nike Football Marketing Specialist at the San Benito High School Sports Complex on Thursday. Timmons …

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Code enforcement faces major changes

City of San Benito

By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  If approved at next Tuesday’s meeting of the San Benito City Commission, the 2012-2013 budget could include a $28,000 hike in expenditures for the code enforcement department. The approved 2011-2012 budget did not allow for overtime hours, whereas this year’s budget proactively insinuates the need of a $5,000 …

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