October 2011 archive

BREAKING: Teacher arraigned for allegedly assaulting student

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Longtime Berta Cabaza Middle School teacher Sandra Tumberlinson was arraigned Thursday morning on class “C” misdemeanor charges of “assault by physical contact” – allegations which stem from an early October incident involving a student. According to an affidavit of complaint obtained by the News via an open records request …

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Tractor accident claims local veteran’s life

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By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS San Benito is mourning the loss of 23-year-old Angel Gaytan, who was involved in a fatal crash early Sunday morning. According to Trooper Johnny Hernandez of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the incident occurred at approximately 4 a.m. near FM 2520 south of FM 800 just …

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Lady ’Hounds set volleyball standard

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By CARLOS GONZALEZ Special to the NEWS Tradition. It’s a familiar word that’s becoming the perfect way to describe the San Benito Lady Greyhound volleyball program. After a big district win against the Hanna Eagles this past Saturday, the Lady ’Hounds finished their regular season in second place in District 32-5A and will head to …

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Food Pantry founder observes 20th anniversary

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By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS Twenty years ago, Chelo Gonzalez saw San Benito going through a time of hardship and decided it was time to do something about it. Wife of the late Mayor Cesar Gonzalez, Chelo, 80, was one of three who founded the San Benito Food Pantry to help those families …

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Freddy Fender Humanitarian Awards slated

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NEWS Staff Report The South Texas Adult Resource and Training (START) Center will hold the 2011 Freddy Fender Humanitarian Awards on Thursday, Oct. 27 in Rancho Viejo. The Freddy Fender Humanitarian Awards is an annual fundraiser for the START Center that’s designed for those who, through various forms, promoted humanitarianism throughout the regional community. Want …

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Homecoming Parade scheduled Thursday

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NEWS Staff Report It’s that time of year again as the San Benito High School Student Council will hold the annual homecoming parade on Thursday, Oct. 27. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will feature walking or marching groups as well as floats. All entries are school-related organizations. Exceptions include: Boys and Girls …

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Family, officials dedicate Leal Elementary

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By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS It can be said that the best things come to those who wait. That was the general feeling this past Saturday morning as assorted San Benito CISD board members, city dignitaries and the general public gathered for the Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary dedication ceremony. The ceremony was a …

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Cowboys ride into SB for ’Hounds’ homecoming

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NEWS Staff Report Homecoming week brings the Brownsville Porter Cowboys into town as the San Benito Greyhounds seek to continue its winning ways Friday at Bobby Morrow Stadium. The ’Hounds (6-2 overall, 4-1 in district) face a Cowboys team (1-7 overall, 1-4 in district) hungry for a win. For San Benito, plans are to win-out …

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’Cats, Gators to break 4-way tie in 32-3A

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com RIO GRANDE CITY – It doesn’t get any easier for the Rio Hondo Bobcats as they face one of four squads tied for first place in District 32-3A on Friday: the Grulla Gators. Reeling after a 21-6 loss against the Zapata Hawks on Friday, the Bobcats (2-1 in district, …

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Falcons to host Pace Vikings

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By STACEY GONZALEZ Special to the NEWS Call the Los Fresnos Falcons Team Havoc, because that’s certainly what they caused in Brownsville against the Rivera Raiders on Friday. The Falcons hope to continue channeling that energy on Friday, when the 7-1 Brownsville Pace Vikings come into town. Boasting a district record of 4-1, Pace hopes …

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