Mar 14 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Fifty-two applicants, 12 finalists, five remaining hopefuls and three withdrawals later, the San Benito Greyhounds finally have a new head football coach and athletic director. The San Benito CISD Board of Trustees met during a special meeting Friday afternoon and discussed in closed session the matter of filling the …
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Mar 14 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Rosie Cavazos had a plan: Retire at the age of 62 from the Plano Independent School District, where she worked for 28 years as a bilingual paraprofessional; move back to her hometown of San Benito and live in the house where she and her six siblings were raised. Unfortunately …
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Mar 14 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – Another case of arson was reported Thursday in the Rio Hondo area as a storage shed and barn were burned to the ground just outside the city limits. Cameron County Emergency Management Coordinator Humberto Barrera said on Friday that he is uncertain of the exact number …
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Mar 14 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The Prize Barn in San Benito was raided Thursday by local law enforcement authorities as part of an ongoing effort to curb illegal gambling in the area. Operation Bishop, a multi-agency effort launched by the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office and aided by the County Sheriff’s Department and local …
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Mar 14 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito NFL Flag Football League is currently in the planning stages of what may be a heavily-attended debut for the organization’s opening ceremonies. League representative Sal Mendoza confirmed on Thursday, March 13, the attendance of four NFL players at the event, which is scheduled for 9 a.m. …
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Mar 14 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com “I can’t believe the news today. I can’t close my eyes and make it go away.” –Paul “Bono” Hewson, U2 Sing it for San Benito, Bono! Because finding the words to describe my frustration in the process of selecting a new head football coach and athletic director for the …
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Mar 14 2014
Date: Ongoing Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday Event: San Benito NFL Flag Football Registration, co-ed ages 4 to 14 Where: Public Utility Building, 485 N. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito More Info: (956) 577-3706 Date: March 15 Time: 6:30 p.m. Event: Narciso Martinez Writer’s Forum Women’s Month Where: Narciso Martinez Cultural …
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Mar 14 2014
By MATHEW P. ZUÑIGA Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – The Lyford Bulldogs came to Rio Hondo on Thursday morning looking for a win against a loaded Rio Hondo Bobcat baseball team that’s 13-3 on the season and has an impressive start thus far. The Bulldogs started the game hot, scoring four runs in …
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