Oct 13 2011
Special to the NEWS What was described as a “small fire” was reported today at Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary. The location of the fire was inside a portable storage building behind the school, according to a San Benito CISD press release issued today. The release read that the fire was reported at approximately …
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Oct 12 2011
By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS At first glance, sixteen-year-old Brenda Lopez may seem like your average San Benito High School junior. During school hours, that is. But once the bell rings, Brenda, 16, heads to the locker room to change out of school attire and into her cross-country practice gear – ala Clark …
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Oct 12 2011
By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS Taking a drive down South Travis Street in San Benito Monday night was something of a spectacle. Hundreds of churchgoers stood in line, occupying nearly three blocks for a special “healing service” at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. In short, people were looking for a miracle. Attending the service …
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Oct 12 2011
Editor’s Note: In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the San Benito News features the efforts of Harlingen-based Proyecto Libertad, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing legal aid to battered women and children from all over the Rio Grande Valley who are victims of abuse and brutality. By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com HARLINGEN – It’s …
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Oct 12 2011
Special to the NEWS Dubbed the “show of a lifetime,” the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center (NMCAC) has announced the lineup for the 20th Annual Conjunto Festival, scheduled for Oct. 21-23. This three-day event is a one of a kind festival in the country attracting over 3,500 people for a celebration of live Conjunto music …
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Oct 12 2011
Special to the NEWS San Benito’s firemen will soon have the opportunity to train with their Houston counterparts. Visiting from the country’s third largest city, Assistant Fire Chief Tomas Muñoz on Friday extended the invitation for San Benito-based firemen to train with Houston’s Fire Department, and said in return he would welcome the opportunity for …
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Oct 12 2011
By LAUREN LAUGHLIN Special to the NEWS Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 by celebrating the history, culture and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President …
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Oct 12 2011
By CRISTINA M. GARCIA Special to the NEWS WESLACO – This one, as they say, may be for all the marbles. Coming into the game undefeated in District 32-5A, the San Benito Greyhounds (5-1 overall, 3-0 in district) and the Weslaco Panthers (6-0 overall, 3-0 in district) are set to clash Friday for what is …
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Oct 12 2011
By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS LA FERIA – The Bobcats of Rio Hondo will travel to La Feria Friday for a big District 32-3A match-up between two powerhouses. The Bobcats (4-2) are coming off a high scoring win against Progreso and are hoping to carry on the momentum into this week’s game against …
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Oct 12 2011
By STACEY GONZALEZ Special to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS – What a difference three weeks can make. At the beginning of the year, the Los Fresnos Falcons surged to a 3-0 start in non-district play while the Brownsville Hanna Golden Eagles struggled at 1-2 Then came District 32-5A play, the Eagles have went 2-1 (3-3 …
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