October 2011 archive

Taking Pride

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The Camacho Residence, located on the 600 block of Resaca Shores, has been named San Benito Chamber of Commerce Pride Committee Pride Home of the Month for October. Shown (from l-r) are Pride representatives Bertha Wilson and Debbie Layton. (Photo by Joe Bocanegra)

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’HOUND HISTORY: Hounds Take Easy 33-0 Victory

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Published October 23, 1961 Editor’s Note: In observance of the 50th anniversary of the 1961 San Benito Greyhounds, the San Benito News will feature in each weekend edition the story that covered the game of that week 50 years ago. This is the game featuring the San Benito Greyhounds vs. the Mission Eagles. San Benito …

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Margarito (Mage) Galvan Briones

Margarito (Mage) Galvan Briones

SAN BENITO, TX—Margarito (Mage) Galvan Briones, son of the late Catarina and Eugenio Briones, born on June 10, 1927, passed away peacefully in his San Benito home on October 20, 2011 at the age of 84. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 59 years, Luciana G. Briones; his children, …

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Greyhounds home for Lobos

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By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhounds will be home again Friday as they battle the Brownsville Lopez Lobos at Bobby Morrow Stadium. Last Friday proved to be plenty of motivation to practice all that much harder this week when the Greyhounds (5-2 overall, 3-1 in district) lost in a heartbreaker …

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Bobcats to host Zapata Hawks

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By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – Coming off a huge District win over the previously unbeaten La Feria, the Rio Hondo Bobcats return this week with momentum as they host the Zapata Hawks for another big district match-up. The Bobcats (5-2, 2-0 in district) hope to stay undefeated in district play …

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Falcons fly into Raider country

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By STACEY GONZALEZ Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE – The Los Fresnos Falcons certainly hit the ground running going up against the Brownsville Hannah Golden Eagles last Friday night. With a 42-26 victory now behind them, the Falcons hope to only continue moving forward at this point in district. What initially seemed to be a …

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Police department to get new fleet

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Police Department (SBPD) will be receiving a new fleet. City Commissioners approved Tuesday night the purchase of 12 2011 fully-equipped Crown Victorias for the PD, this after concern was expressed recently by San Benito police officers regarding the current units suffering wear and tear. The Crown …

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Conjunto Fest to celebrate 20 years

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Special to the NEWS The Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center will host the 20th Annual Conjunto Festival Friday-Sunday, Oct. 21-23. This three-day event is a one of a kind event in the country attracting over 3,500 people for a celebration of live Texas Mexican conjunto music. The 20th Annual Conjunto Festival will honor the women …

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SB man charged with sexually assaulting teen

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By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS Cameron County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a 48-year-old San Benito man on charges of sexual assault of a child, Sheriff Omar Lucio said. According to reports, 48-year-old Juan Ruben Martinez is accused of allegedly picking up 16-year-old girl from school on three separate occasions. It was not disclosed …

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District to dedicate Leal Elementary

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By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District has plans this Saturday to hold a dedication ceremony for the opening of Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary, located on FM 732. Family members of Leal, the school’s namesake who passed away this summer, will be on-hand during the ceremony, which will …

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