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 …
October 2011 archive
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Oct 14 2011
Fire Prevention Week at Head Start
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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Oct 14 2011
Evelyn Louisa Grantham 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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Oct 14 2011
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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Oct 14 2011
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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Oct 14 2011
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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Oct 14 2011
’HOUND HISTORY: Greyhounds Outlast PSJA, 7-6
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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Oct 14 2011
’HOUND HISTORY: Greyhounds Bury Mercedes, 48-0
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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Oct 14 2011
’HOUND HISTORY: Hounds Blast Edinburg, 32-8
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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Oct 14 2011
’HOUND HISTORY: Defense Gives Hounds 20-0 Win
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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