By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Police Department continues the lengthy process of qualifying three of the remaining 15 candidates to obtain the available positions of police officer within the force. One-on-one interviews with each applicant and SBPD Detective Rogelio Banda, Jr. have already transpired. At present, “We still need to …
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Oct 13 2012
Lions upset Bobcats, 28-21
By ALLISON LAMBRIGHT Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – Following a three-game winning streak, the Rio Hondo Bobcats suffered a loss to the La Feria Lions during Friday night’s game. After a dead first quarter, and late into the second, Juan Garcia, senior running back for the Lions, placed the first points on the …
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Oct 13 2012
SBHS tennis team surging
Special to the NEWS The San Benito High School varsity tennis team defeated PSJA High Tuesday night, 11-8. The win gave the Greyhounds a record of 5-2 in District 31-5A play. The Greyhounds face Weslaco High next Tuesday for a chance to go to the regional tournament. The seniors completed another impressive job pulling off …
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Oct 13 2012
Gloria Hernandez
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, and this was the image of all whose eyes viewed Gloria, for she was kind, considerate, fun loving, and had a heart that was made of gold. Her personality sparkled like that of a diamond, her smile so radiant and charming, her laugh was contagious, now the …
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Oct 13 2012
Alfonso H. Aguilar
Alfonso H. Aguilar, 92, of San Benito, TX formerly of Aurora passed away peacefully at Provena Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife Cruz Aguilar of 71 years, loving children Teresa (Juan) Villanueva, Irma (Frank) Benavidez, Alfonso Jr., dear friend Peggy Bartelt, Frances Aguilar, Belinda (Fidencio) Guzman, …
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Oct 13 2012
Ramiro C. Moreno
Ramiro C. Moreno, 76, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on October 11, 2012 in Harlingen, Texas. He was preceded in death by parents, Frutoso Moreno and Herminia Cavazos; sister Sipriana Garcia; and brother Raul Moreno. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Yolanda Moreno and his children: Francisco (Elizabeth) Moreno, Daniel (Irene) …
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Oct 13 2012
Calendar of Events (October 14-October 16)
Date: October 13 Event: Rio Grande Valley Family Outdoor Expo Where: South Texas Youth Stock Show Grounds, FM 510, San Benito More Info: (956) 399-5321 Date: October 13 Time: 1:30 p.m. Event: Valley Byliners: Guest speaker Ann Greenfield on “So… You Want to Write a Novel?” Where: Harlingen Public Library, 410 ‘76 Drive, Harlingen More …
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Oct 10 2012
BREAKING: Trustees recommend reinstating Janie Gonzalez
NEWS Staff Report The San Benito CISD Board of Trustees voted Tuesday evening to recommend reinstating embattled risk-manager Janie Gonzalez after she was terminated this summer by Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón. Limón fired Gonzalez on August 23 for allegedly lying about communication with insurance vendors which School Board President Yliana G. Rodriguez attempted …
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Oct 09 2012
BANGED UP: Van carrying adult daycare residents crashes
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Several adult daycare residents from San Benito were rushed to the hospital Tuesday after the van they were riding in collided with another vehicle. It was at approximately 1:30 p.m. when witnesses say a gray Dodge van carrying said passengers and a red Ford Mustang crashed at the intersection …
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Oct 09 2012
PD: Suspect cut arm open during burglary
By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A faulty plan could be one way to describe last Wednesday’s attempted burglary of a local dollar store, where two 18-year-old male suspects allegedly broke in through the storefront. The perpetrators, according to police, left behind a trail which ultimately led officers to their whereabouts. On October 3, …
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