Nov 22 2011
Paula Margarita Villanueva, 77, of San Benito, TX, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 21, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Paula was born on July 18, 1934 in San Benito, TX to Catarino and Carolina Villanueva. She was a devoted member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, the Sacred Heart church …
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Nov 18 2011
By CRISTINA M. GARCIA Special to the NEWS CORPUS CHRISTI – It was 17-3 at the half, the Greyhounds were up and – by all accounts – it appeared as though San Benito was going to move on to the third round of the playoffs for the first time since 2004. Two quarters later, those …
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Nov 18 2011
By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS After making San Benito High School girls basketball history last year with their first ever district championship, the Lady ’Hounds are back in action and are hosting their first ever San Benito Classic Varsity Girls Tournament. The Lady ’Hounds cruised through the first round Thursday, knocking out Rio …
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Nov 18 2011
Special to the NEWS A free, community-wide two-day music festival is planned Nov. 25-26 to celebrate the City of San Benito’s Centennial of Incorporation. Highlighting the event will be Grammy Award Winner Ruben Ramos and the Mexican Revolution. The event site is Plaza de San Benito at the 200 block of Stenger Street, near the …
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Nov 18 2011
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com HARLINGEN – The stars were out Wednesday and Thursday for the grand opening ceremonies of Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Harlingen, including three-time Super Bowl champion and former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jay Novacek, 2012 Miss Texas USA Brittany Booker, and the Black Widow herself – billiards pro …
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Nov 18 2011
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS In 1936, the Churches of Christ began an institution that originated from a simple idea of helping children and has since changed thousands of lives as a result Indeed, Sunny Glen Children’s Home had much to celebrate during its 75th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 5. The orphanage, which …
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Nov 18 2011
By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS A large liquid propane leak near the Port of Brownsville was reported Tuesday following an explosion earlier that morning, injuring at least one person and prompting the evacuation of nearby residents and businesses. According to Cameron County Emergency Management Coordinator Humberto Barrera, the spill occurred approximately between 9:30-10 …
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Nov 18 2011
The Huerta residence, located on the 300 block of Hunter’s Ridge, has been named the San Benito Chamber of Commerce Pride Committee Pride House of the Month for November. Shown (from l – r) are homeowners Alfredo Huerta, Juanita Huerta, and Pride Representative Debbie Layton. (Photo by Joe Bocanegra)
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Nov 18 2011
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Nov 18 2011
Several law enforcement offices from Cameron County gathered to collect funds to help needy families from the Valley. This year, among the group selected for donations was the Rio Hondo Head Start. Ten turkey dinners were provided for needy families from the area. Head Starts in Los Fresnos, Port Isabel, and San Benito were also selected. Pictured here are the Blue Knights giving the turkeys to families of the Rio Hondo Head Start. (Courtesy photos)
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