Jun 14 2011
Mendez assigned as math coach at VMA By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Changes have been made. After San Benito CISD School Board members went into closed session for over an hour at a regular meeting Monday, this in discussion of hourly personnel attendance and accountability and reassignment of professional staff, it was decided …
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Jun 14 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers made a seizure on Sunday, June 12 at the Los Indios International Bridge after officers discovered marijuana inside a vehicle. CBP officers came into contact with a 24-year-old man driving a gray 1996 Hyundai Accent at the Los Indios International Bridge. …
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Jun 14 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Borderland Calvary Church will be hosting an event with activities for the whole family to enjoy on Saturday, June 18 at Falligant Park in San Benito. The event will feature a free movie, free food and drinks, and Christian music among other things. “It’s a family movie night. …
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Jun 14 2011
San Benito Veterans Advisory Board Chair Victor Garza (center), along with Mayor Joe H. Hernandez, held a flag raising ceremony outside the San Benito Municipal Building in commemoration of Flag Day Tuesday, June 14. Hernandez is shown (below, left) along with Cheto Villarreal and Fire Chief Severo Ochoa. (Staff photos by Francisco E. Jimenez)
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Jun 14 2011
The San Benito High School Mighty Class of 1986 is looking to have it’s Quarter Century (25th Year Reunion) July 2, 2011 downtown San Benito from 6 p.m.-12 midnight. Festivities will include a mixer, dinner and dance and a family picnic on July 3 from 4-9 p.m. at the Resaca Fest. for more information, call Zulema Saucedo at (956) 456-6971, Peter Avila at (956) 241-1114, or Susana (Rodriguez) Aguilar at (956) 292-9276. Shown (above) are Steve Rodriguez, Ernie Quintanilla, Peter Avila, Zulema Sauceda, Susan (Rodriguez) Aguilar, and Nancy Briones. (Courtesy photo)
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Jun 14 2011
Plainview – Oralia Alvarez, 73, of Plainview, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011, surrounded by her family at home. Celebration of life services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at Lemons Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow the service at Lockney Cemetery in Lockney. Funeral service arrangements are under the direction …
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Jun 14 2011
Martin Mendoza Sanchez, Sr., 59, passed away at a local hospital on Saturday afternoon. He was preceded in death by his parents Refugio and Refugia Sanchez and by one son Christopher Sanchez. He is survived by his wife Estefana Sanchez; two sons Martin Sanchez (Terry) and Benito Sanchez (Melinda); two daughters Delma Fiscal (Frank) and …
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Jun 14 2011
Reyna D. Escamilla (Dec. 29, 1922-June 8, 2011), 88, was born in Tampico, Mexico. She lived in San Benito for 38 years. She died at home surrounded by family on June 8, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband Antonio Escamilla, son Juan Gilberto Escamilla, father Epitacio Castillo, and mother Ester Castillo. She …
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Jun 10 2011
Insurance broker defrauded hospital of millions Special to the NEWS HOUSTON – Michael N. Swetnam Jr., 47, of Harlingen, Texas, was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme to defraud Valley Baptist Hospital of more than $3.8 million by selling nonexistent and altered insurance policies, United States Attorney José …
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