February 2012 archive

Chili cook-off to benefit community

chili cook-off

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS The San Benito Elks Lodge 1661 will be holding its Eighth Annual Chili Cook-off Saturday, Feb. 25. The cook-off, held in the parking lot of the lodge located on 251 N. Reagan St., benefits those in need in the community, according to Earl Groh of the Elks. The …

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San Benito grounds Lady Cards, 10-0

Hounds

By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS HARLINGEN – The San Benito Lady Greyhound softball squad began the 2012 season much like they ended 2011… kickin’ butt. This past Monday, in what was a completely lopsided game in favor of the Lady ’Hounds, San Benito dispatched the Harlingen Lady Cards in a blowout performance with …

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Girls’ powerlifters continue dominance

Hounds

By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS The San Benito Lady ’Hounds powerlifting team continued their dominance at the Valley View Invitational this weekend in Pharr. The Lady ’Hounds finished the meet in first place, outlifting Los Fresnos which finished in second place along with 17 other teams from the valley. The Lady ’Hounds brought …

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Valentine’s at Delia Daycare

Valentine's at Delia Daycare

Shown (from l-r) are Rufina Alvarado, who was named queen, Omar De La Fuente, king, and Bobby Villarreal, prince. The three make up Valentine’s Day royalty at Delia Daycare. (Courtesy photo)

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BREAKING: Julian Sanchez to step down as Justice

Justice of the Peace Julian Sanchez

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Julian Sanchez, who for seven years has served as Precinct 3, Place 1 Justice of the Peace confirmed on Monday his intentions to step down as judge. “I would like to announce that I am withdrawing my candidacy from the race for Justice of the Peace in Precinct 3, …

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Calendar of Events (Feb. 19-21)

Calendar

Date: Thru 2012 Event: San Benito Historicl Museum’s Pecan Sale More Info: (956) 245-8094 or email: queentut1940@att.net Date: Thru Feb. 18 Event: Fiber Arts Competition and Exhibit Where: D’Arte Centre, 115 Jackson , Harlingen More Info: (956) 425-4030 or 202-3778 Date: Feb. 18 Time: 6 – 9 p.m. Event: San Benito FFA’s First Annual Charity …

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Ethics complaint against mayor filed with DA’s office

Mayor Joe H. Hernandez

Editor’s Note: To read the ethics complaint filed with the District Attorney’s office by Alfonso Benavides against Mayor Joe H. Hernandez, click here. By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The ethics complaint accusing San Benito Mayor Joe H. Hernandez of violating a conflict of interest affidavit was filed with the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office Friday morning, …

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Charter committee to review public’s recommendations

charter public hearing

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ & MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ San Benito News The recommendations made by four San Benito area residents at Wednesday evening’s City Charter Review Committee’s public hearing will soon be up for review. At the committee’s next meeting, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 23, members are expected to discuss said recommendations at length. The meeting will …

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CHINA BOUND: Officials prepare for 7,000-mile trek

discussion session

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com City Manager Manuel Lara and Mayor Joe H. Hernandez are scheduled for quite the field trip Sunday. The two City of San Benito officials will venture 21 hours by plane to China. An invitation was initially extended to Hernandez to attend a two-day economic development conference in Shenzhen, a …

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Trustees advised not to vote on grievance

gavel

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito CISD Board of Trustees will hear on Tuesday the grievance filed by a board member’s wife, who claims that a fellow trustee’s spouse allegedly assaulted their son. Allegations stem from an October 11, 2011 incident in which Sandra Tumberlinson, an eighth grade teacher at Berta Cabaza …

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