January 2011 archive

RHISD observes School Board Recognition Month

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Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – January 2011 is School Board Recognition Month and a good time to spotlight more than 7,000 men and women who serve our local schools and help promote public education. The Rio Hondo Independent School District joined other districts across the state in recognizing such contributions. “Local school board …

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’Hounds win hard-fought battle with Falcons

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By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com It wasn’t for the District 32-5A crown, it wasn’t for a playoff berth … it wasn’t even a rivalry. But Tuesday’s night game versus the Los Fresnos Falcons meant something to the San Benito Greyhounds, and it also meant more that they pulled off the victory, 57-56. Sure, …

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Lady ’Hounds fall to Los Fresnos

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By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com It was a classic. The San Benito Lady Greyhounds, coming into Tuesday night’s game against Los Fresnos undefeated in District 32-5A at 9-0, took on the Lady Falcons, a team that had much to prove after falling to the purple and gold earlier in the season. Unfortunately for …

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Teresa De Jesus Ayala

Teresa Ayala

San Benito, TX – Teresa De Jesus Ayala, 77, of San Benito, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2011 surrounded by her family members, due to illness. She is survived by her daughter, Debra (Lorenzo) Sanchez; two grandchildren, Michelle Sanchez and Lorenzo Dean Sanchez; one great granddaughter, Kayla Denise Rodriguez; and two brothers, Jesus Ayala …

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Jose N. Armadillo

Jose Armadillo

San Benito, TX – Jose N. Armadillo, 88, of San Benito entered eternal rest on Monday, January 25, 2011 at Harlingen Medical Center In Harlingen, Texas. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. He was a longtime employee of Cameron County Maintaince Department. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a …

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Jesus D. Hernandez, Jr.

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SAN BENITO, TX — Jesus D. Hernandez, Jr. (Chief), 68, of San Benito passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2011 after a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus R. and Juanita D. Hernandez; a brother, Enrique Hernandez; and a daughter-in-law, Marisela A. Hernandez. He is survived by his loving wife …

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Juanita P. Casillas

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San Benito, TX – Juanita P. Casillas, 73, of San Benito, passed away January 25, 2011 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 8, 1937 in San Benito to Ernesto and Matilde G. Peña. She was a loving housewife. Left behind to cherish her memory are five …

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Dragon Smirk

To the Editor, I just got home from the San Benito City Commission meeting that went on tonight (2-1-11), and let me tell you I was very upset as to the way our mayor responded in regards to the logos on the water tower on Williams Road. Right away his comments and smirking laughter on …

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Elodia Mancillas Garza

Elodia Garza

San Benito, TX – Elodia Mancillas Garza, 86, of San Benito, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 12:25 P.M. surrounded by her 13 loving children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Eduardo Garza, her mother, Guadalupe Fernandez Mancillas, her father, Santos Mancillas, her …

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Yolanda S. Arellano

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San Benito, TX – Yolanda S. Arellano, 68, passed away on, January 20, 2011, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was a lifetime resident of San Benito. She was preceded in death by her parents Simon and Ofelia Sanchez; a brother Carlos Sanchez; an aunt Minerva Vasquez; four uncles Luis Corkill, Ramiro Corkill, …

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