STAFF REPORT On Tuesday, Jan. 19, the San Benito Greyhound boys’ soccer team defeated the Mercedes Tigers with a score of 6-1. The leading scorers for the ‘Hounds were Axel Rivera and Obed Diaz who both scored two goals. Juan Ortiz and Cristian Castillo each scored one goal. Ortiz’s and Castillo’s goals marked their first … Continue reading [...]
By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com On Jan. 19, the San Benito CISD Board of Trustees held a regular board meeting and discussed amendments to the District Innovation Plan and extension of time to use emergency paid sick leave. An amendment to the District of Innovation Plan seeks to allow middle school teachers in math, science, and … Continue reading [...]
By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com Starting Jan.11, large COVID-19 vaccination hubs opened across Texas, including in Cameron County. On Thursday Jan. 21, a vaccination clinic will be held at the Los Fresnos Fire Department, located at 100 Rodeo Drive, for people 65 or older only. A second clinic will be conducted on Friday, Jan. 22 also … Continue reading [...]
By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com On Wednesday, Jan. 20, seven-year-old, Victor Gonzalez III, completed his blanket donation drive at the San Benito Food Pantry. Gonzalez III, a first-grade student at Ed Downs Fine Arts Academy, formulated the idea of donating blankets to the elderly. “I heard on the news that the elderly needed blankets to stay … Continue reading [...]
By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com On Jan. 5, the San Benito City Commission held a regular commission meeting in which they discussed changes to the San Benito Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and expansion of the EDC Small Business Investment Program. Rebecca Castillo, Executive Director of the San Benito EDC, came forth to seek approval for an … Continue reading [...]
