2012 archive

IN GOOD TASTE: Eatery offers homemade classics with SB twist

SB Wings

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  If you’re in the mood for something that goes well with Greyhound football, you might want to consider having your next meal at SB Wings. From the dining room décor, themed with purples and golds, to the wall banners, table cloths, curtains and menu items, this place is …

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’Hounds to face rejuvenated Bears

Dylan Castillo

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com PHARR – The San Benito Greyhounds are 4-4 this season even though they’ve outscored opponents by a total of 147 points to 119. In each contest in 31-5A, relatively new stomping grounds for the ’Hounds, San Benito has been competitive and downright dominant on the defensive side of the …

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Taking Pride

pride home

The Maldonado residence, located on the 100 block of Mimosa Circle, has been named the San Benito Chamber of Commerce Pride Committee Pride Home of the Month for October. Shown (from l-r) is Pride Committee representative Debbie Layton, Petra Maldonado, David Maldonado, Angel Maldonado and Pride Committee representative Bertha Wilson. (Photo by Joe Bocanegra)

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Early voting kicks off Monday

Elections

By CRAIG ALANIZ San Benito News Early voting begins Monday for this year’s election cycle and ends November 2. Polling places in San Benito are at the Community Building, located on 210 E. Heywood St., and Riverside Middle School, located on 35428 Padilla St. Voters can also cast their ballot at the Los Fresnos Community …

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CONSIDER THIS: Jesse Jimenez – A true Greyhound hero

Michael Rodriguez

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com It’s 2:13 a.m., and the Friday evening News staff has had some late night technical difficulties that set us back a few hours. It’s times like these when working in such a field can be strenuous, but while it would be better for me to scrap this column all …

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HEATHER HOPES: Coffeehouse of My Dreams

Heather Cathleen Cox

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  I wasn’t ready to rise or shine, so I remained tucked in my king size bed until the last possible moment. When my feet hit the cold tile, I fumbled to the restroom in an attempt to take the quickest shower humanly possible and still get clean. I …

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UPDATE: Mayor Hernandez addresses indictment

Mayor Joe H. Hernandez

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Officials with the 445th District Court in Brownsville confirmed Friday the indictment of San Benito Mayor Joe H. Hernandez. Jan Cassidy, the attorney representing Alfonso Benavides in an ethics complaint filed against the mayor in February, said that Hernandez faces charges associated with said complaint. “Mr. Hernandez has to …

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Conjunto Fest kicks off!

Conjunto Fest1

Hundreds of attendees of Friday evening’s kick-off festivities for the 21st Annual Conjunto Fest are seen here at the Plaza de San Benito off Stenger St. Performers helped get those who braved initial showers into the Conjunto spirit with accordion-driven huapangos. (Photos by Rodrigo Davila)

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Teacher accused of soliciting minor: ‘I am really sorry’

Alfredo Hernandez

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Former Berta Cabaza Middle School Choir Director Alfredo Hernandez, Jr. was apologetic in an email to his principal just days after Hernandez had been arrested and charged for the online solicitation of a minor. “I am really sorry for what I did and what I’ve done to you,” Hernandez …

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Former risk manager stays canned

SBCISD

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  “I reviewed all transcripts,” said Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón on Friday evening, of former San Benito CISD Risk Manager Janie Gonzalez’s multi-page grievance with the district and Planner/Evaluator Ruben Franco’s written response, in which he elected not to reinstate Gonzalez. “Additionally, Limón said, “I still find …

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