May 01 2014
Jose Alberto “Pellejos” Barrera, 79, of Port Isabel/Los Fresnos, Texas, entered into rest on April 24, 2014. Jose worked as a bait fisherman in the Laguna Madre area and at Jim’s Pier filleting fish on South Padre Island for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Luis and Micaela Martinez Barrera; …
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By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Greyhounds defeated the Schertz-Clemens Buffaloes during a non-district football game on Friday, Sept. 10. In a close game, the ’Hounds outscored the Buffaloes 13-7. The ’Hounds defense put on a strong showing. The ’Hounds’ totaled three interceptions and three sacks. Two of the interceptions were by linebacker Mariano … Continue reading [...]
By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com On Saturday, Sept. 11, Jennifer White stepped onto the bodybuilding stage to show off the four years of dedication she put into the gym. White, 32, began her weight loss journey four years ago after a doctor’s appointment left her discouraged. In November 2017, White was informed at a doctor’s appointment … Continue reading [...]
News Staff Report The San Benito CISD issued a mask mandate that went into effect on Friday, Sept. 10. The resolution to approve the mask mandate was passed by the SBCISD Board of Trustees during a special board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7. According to the resolution, all students, staff, and visitors are required to … Continue reading [...]
By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com Census data for the 2020 U.S. Census has been released and shows that San Benito experienced little growth over the past 10 years. According to the 2020 census data, San Benito’s population increased to 24,861 from 24,250 In the 2010 census—an increase of 611 residents. San Benito’s neighboring city, Harlingen, has … Continue reading [...]
By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito CISD Board of Trustees held a public hearing to discuss school district’s proposed tax rate for the 2021-2022 school year. Vicky Perez, SBCISD Assistant Superintendent of Finance Services, presented the tax rate information from the current tax year and the proposed rate. Trustee Orlando Lopez asked when the … Continue reading [...]
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