Oct 02 2012
By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Leading into October, which is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, there were two arrests made in the city of San Benito for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Both arrests occurred on September 30 and allegedly involved family violence between a male aggressor and a female victim. Victor …
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Oct 02 2012
By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and according to UNICEF statistics, domestic violence will affect from 16-60 percent of women, or roughly one-third of all women will report being physically abused at least once. These numbers represent women survey takers in 23 different countries who reported having …
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Sep 29 2012
By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com In a time crunch, I rolled up to the drive thru at a fast food chain. You know the drill. I waited behind three or four vehicles until it was my turn to order. I rolled down my window. “Hi. Could I have an un-sweet tea with lemon, …
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Sep 29 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com I find the practice of prayer, of surrendering control to the will of another, to be beautiful. Perhaps it’s ironic that we’re at our wisest when admitting to inadequacies, granted, but there’s also something deeply moving about witnessing a man or a woman with their heads bowed, eyes closed …
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Sep 29 2012
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS McALLEN – For the second time in as many tries, the San Benito Greyhounds left McAllen Friday with the bitter taste of defeat heavy in their mouth. This time, the ’Hounds dropped a heartbreaking 34-28 nailbiter to the Nikki Rowe Warriors when their attempt to overcome a 13-point …
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Sep 29 2012
Special to the NEWS RAYMONDVILLE — When the going got tough the Rio Hondo Bobcats got going. After watching the home Raymondville Bearkats take the lead in the fourth quarter, the Bobcats dug deep and came out with a 24-13 road win on Friday night. Trailing by one point in the fourth quarter, the Bobcats …
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Sep 29 2012
By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A city-wide attempt to control the mosquito population will take effect next week. According to city officials in the department of code enforcement, controlling the mosquito population can be a year-round effort. “During the summer months, after what some refer to as April showers or any time it …
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Sep 29 2012
By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Around 50 students and teachers from San Benito High School banded together at the campus’ flagpole in on Wednesday, September 26. Shoulder-to-shoulder in the early morning breeze, these individuals shared one unified mission – and it didn’t involve studying or causing trouble. They came to pray. See You …
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Sep 29 2012
By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Some would identify fall as a time when leaves change from green to red and gold and eventually fall from the highest boughs of the tallest trees. Ideally, the sun would shine nostalgia and the wind would blow with a sweet, raw crispness. Autumn in South Texas, however, …
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Sep 29 2012
By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com October 2 marks the sixth annual National Night Out for the City of San Benito, an event designed to bring the city’s emergency responders and citizens together for an evening of fun. Hosted by San Benito Police and Fire Departments, National Night Out strives to make kids aware …
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