Nov 18 2011
Published Nov. 20, 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 Rio Grande City Rattlers. …
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Nov 18 2011
SAN BENITO, TX—Elpidio Garcia, 72, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 18, 2011 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen, Texas. He enjoyed attending the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Braves games when they played in Houston; as well as other sporting events. He was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather, and will be greatly …
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Nov 18 2011
SAN BENITO, TX—Dolores C. Segura, 69, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by one daughter Lupe Herrera (Joe); one son Jose Luis Vega, Sr. (Laura); one sister Elena Hinojosa; nine grandchildren J.T. Herrera, Michael Herrera, Jose Luis Vega, Jr. (Shannon), Sarah McKinley (John), …
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Nov 18 2011
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The Aug. 1 tire fire near La Paloma has led the Texas Attorney General’s office to charge the owner of Waldrep Salvage, Bobby Ray Waldrep, with several violations of the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, according to a lawsuit the AG’s office filed against Waldrep on Nov. 10. The …
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Nov 15 2011
HARLINGEN, TX—Victoria L. Vallejo 86, of Harlingen entered into eternal rest on November 14, 2011. She was born on May 10, 1925 in Tampico, Mexico to Carmelo and Dominga Lopez. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Angela and Carmen Lopez; brothers; Domingo and Juvencio Lopez. She is survived by her husband, Evaristo …
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Nov 15 2011
By CRISTINA M. GARCIA Special to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhounds will hit the road again, leaving behind their undefeated record at home. This time, they will be headed outside the RGV to Corpus Christi, where the ’Hounds will do battle with Laredo United in area playoff action. On Friday night, during the first …
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Nov 15 2011
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS Whether it’s working hard in practice or giving it 100 percent in a match, the San Benito Greyhound boys wrestling team is always prepared for a battle. “Always expect no miracles,” said Boys Wrestling Coach Rudy Quilantan. “Our goal is to win district and advance to regionals; maybe …
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Nov 15 2011
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The shrouded figure stands in a position familiar to many. She appears to be cupping something in her hands, perhaps what some believe to be the “sacred heart.” Indeed, the Virgin Mary has for years – centuries – evoked a sense of spirituality, be it new or renewed, among …
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Nov 15 2011
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Investigators with the San Benito Police Department (SBPD) await the results of a pathologist’s examination before determining the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a teenage boy on Saturday, Operations Chief Martin Morales reported Monday. Morales said it was at approximately 11:30 a.m. Saturday when San Benito police first …
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Nov 15 2011
By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS Commemorative bricks with the names of local veterans who served their country were placed at the San Benito Veteran’s War Memorial this past Thursday. The bricks were being sold as a fundraiser for $100 each, this to help the San Benito Veterans Advisory Board pay for the granite …
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