October 2011 archive

‘Spontaneous combustion’ blamed for school fire

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Spontaneous combustion was cited as the cause of what was described as a “small fire” reported at Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary on Thursday. San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón said initial investigation has traced the source of the fire to a portable building used …

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Fire Prevention Week at Head Start

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Firefighters of the San Benito Fire Department are shown at the San Benito Head Start Friday morning as part of Fire Prevention Week festivities. Head Start kids are shown handling a fire hose thanks to the assistance of firefighter Josh Espinosa. Also, firefighters are wearing pink uniform t-shirts in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The shirts were sold to the public in which the proceeds benefited cancer research. (Photos by T.J. Tijerina)

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Evelyn Louisa Grantham Bishop

Evelyn Bishop

HARLINGEN, TX—Evelyn Louisa Grantham Bishop, 96, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Canterbury Courts Assisted Living. Evelyn was born October 5, 1915 in Parker County, TX, to Erasmus and Julia Blackerby Grantham. Evelyn, then 10, came with her family from North Texas to Rio Hondo in 1925 as …

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Juan B. Sanchez

Juan B Sanchez

Juan B. Sanchez reached his eternal rest peacefully at his home in San Benito, TX. Juan was born and raised in San Benito, and was one of 15 children born to the late Jesus and Natalia Sanchez, and was the beloved husband of Sofia Sanchez for over 58 years. Juan was preceded in death by …

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Juanita Aguilar Gomez

Juanita Aguilar Gomez

Juanita Aguilar Gomez, 82, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 in Harlingen, TX. She was laid to rest at Mont Meta Memorial Park. Juanita is survived by her three children, Jose Guadalupe Garcia, Jr. (Chalaco), Elizabeth R. Trevino (Chavela), Irma G. Rios (Kima), 23 grandchildren, and 48 great-grandchildren. Juanita …

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Pedro Z. Rivera

Pedro Z Rivera

SAN BENITO, TX—Pedro Z. Rivera, 85 of San Benito passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was a lifelong resident of San Benito who enjoyed fishing, bar-b-cueing and spending time with his family; he proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army. He …

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’HOUND HISTORY: Greyhounds Outlast PSJA, 7-6

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Published October 16, 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 Pharr Bears. San Benito …

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’HOUND HISTORY: Greyhounds Bury Mercedes, 48-0

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Published October 9, 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 Mercedes Tigers. San Benito …

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’HOUND HISTORY: Hounds Blast Edinburg, 32-8

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Published October 2, 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 Edinburg Bobcats. San Benito …

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’HOUND HISTORY: Defense Gives Hounds 20-0 Win

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Published September 25, 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 McAllen Bulldogs. San Benito …

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