By AYLEEN CANIZALES editor@sbnewspaper.com Victors of the recent San Benito school district board elections say they’re eager to move the district forward and have set high expectations for themselves and the SBCISD. Incumbent Ariel Cruz-Vela, and political newcomers Israel “Buddy” Villarreal and Crystal Hernandez joined forces to form Team ABC when campaigning for the Board …

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NEWS Staff Report OLMITO, TX—Cameron County Sheriff Eric Garza issued a warning last week, informing the public of scams involving Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and sheriff’s office imposters. In a social media post, the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) noted that it has come to the attention of law enforcement that scammers are targeting individuals …

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The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District (SBCISD) recently announced the San Benito High School Class of 2024 Top 10 Honor Graduates. The Honor Graduates are as follows: Marisol Gutierrez, Valedictorian; Jonha Luna, Salutatorian; Victoria Chavez, third; Solanii Jasso, fourth; Nathan Ryan Hernandez, fifth; Alexis Brianne Jalomo, sixth, Beatrice Villareal, seventh; Lily Iliana Marroquin, eighth; …

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By RAY QUIROGA Publisher@sbewspaper.com Early voting for the runoff election stemming from the March 8 Democratic and Republican Primaries kicks-off Monday, May 20. Election Day is May 28, countywide. On Super Tuesday, incumbent Democrat Vicente Gonzalez was unopposed for the District 34 State Rep. seat. He will face Republican challenger Mayra Flores in November. Flores, …

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By AYLEEN CANIZALES editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito City Commissioners met in closed session on May 7, 2024, with Fred Sandoval, City Manager, to discuss his one-year contract with the City, which included a six-month probationary period. The Commission ultimately decided to grant Sandoval a new contract for three years and a $150,000 salary, an increase of …

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By AYLEEN CANIZALEZ editor@sbnewspaper.com In the General Election for the San Benito CISD Board of Trustees held on Saturday, May 4, a slate led by one incumbent and two political newcomers recorded a clean sweep against two veteran board members and a former school district superintendent. By day’s end, a total of 8,434 unofficial votes …

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By AYLEEN CANIZALES editor@sbnewspaper.com General elections for the local San Benito City Commissioners’ and Cameron County Appraisal District Board of Directors’ races were held Saturday morning, May 4. Bill Hudson, running for Pl. 1 on the Cameron County Appraisal District Board of Directors against Alejandro Garcia-Moreno, earned 32.45% of the unofficial votes with Garcia-Moreno securing …

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By AYLEEN CANIZALES editor@sbnewspaper.com Now that the local San Benito City Commissioners’ and the San Benito CISD Board of Trustees’ General Election has come to a close, the public has an opportunity to see where the candidates chose to spend their campaign funds and who contributed to their cause. Incumbent San Benito CISD School Board …

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NEWS Staff Report Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies apprehended a man outside an El Ranchito mechanic’s shop after the suspect’s niece said he assaulted her disabled father. According to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), on Thursday, April 18, 2024, Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a possible assault in the San Benito area. According to …

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By AYLEEN CANIZALES San Benito NEWS VARCO, a local real estate company, has decided to move forward with a lawsuit against the San Benito Economic Development Corporation (SBEDC) over the Resaca Village project and the termination of their Performance Agreement, a cooperate spokesperson informed the NEWS Wednesday afternoon. The SBEDC and VARCO entered into a …

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