Dec 03 2010
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Representatives of Lacks Furniture confirmed Thursday that approximately $400,000 will go toward the remodeling of Whalen’s Furniture Store in San Benito, this after the former entered into an agreement recently with Whalen’s owner Bill Weekly. Citing several factors that included the national economic downturn and potential ineffectiveness as a competitive store, Weekly …
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Dec 03 2010
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ The San Benito Chamber of Commerce Pride Committee is reminding the public to put on their best Christmas lights display as the annual “Pride Lights” contest looms. According to Bertha Wilson, retired Pride Committee member, judging will commence Tuesday, Dec. 14 beginning at 6:30 p.m. First, second and third place winners will …
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Dec 03 2010
Editor’s Note: Leading up to the Second Annual The Best Tamales in Town contest, the News will feature in preceding editions articles announcing each of the five judges. This is the second of the five-part series. By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ A tamal is a tamal, at least that’s according to local businessowner and Veterans Advisory Board …
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Dec 03 2010
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ A Raymondville ISD police officer found himself in handcuffs this week when San Benito police arrested him on driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges. Lieutenant Martin Morales of the San Benito Police Department (SBPD) said it was at approximately 10:23 p.m. on Dec. 1 that officers observed a vehicle speeding along the 1200 …
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Dec 03 2010
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Rio Hondo natives Emma Alvarado and Lupita Martinez saw a problem and did what they could to fix it. No one really knew, however, that by doing so they’ve positively affected the lives of Valley soldiers stationed overseas. Alvarado, 43, and Martinez, 38, are the co-founders of American Military Support, a Harlingen-based …
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Dec 01 2010
SAN BENITO, TX—Tomas Z. Padilla, 67, of San Benito passed away on Monday, November 29, 2010 at Harlingen Medical Center. Tomas was a life resident of San Benito and owned and operated Padilla Construction for over 40 years. He retired in 2000. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tomas and Manuela Z. Padilla; …
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Dec 01 2010
SAN BENITO, TX—Margarita Lopez Jaime, 49, passed away at her residence on Tuesday morning, surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by two brothers Manuel Jaime, Jr and Fidencio L. Jaime; six sisters Guadalupe Garcia, Juanita Cidrian, Celia Conde, Manuela Garcia, Conchita Garcia and Beatriz Guerrero. Visitation will be today from 1 p.m. to …
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Dec 01 2010
SAN BENITO, TX—Joel Abrego, 58, of San Benito passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Santiago and Maria Consuelo Abrego; a nephew, John Andrew Galarza; and his mother-in-law, Elvira Estada; two brothers-in-law, Guadalupe Estrada and Ramon Estrada. Joel is survived by his wife, Josefina Estrada Abrego; two …
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Dec 01 2010
SAN BENITO, TX—Elvira Rodriguez Estrada, 91, of San Benito passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2010 at Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital in Corpus Christi. Elvira is survived by her daughter, Josefina E. Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a holy rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. at …
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Dec 01 2010
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