Sep 24 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com A local man faces charges of sexual abuse after officers with the San Benito Police Department arrested him on Sunday for allegedly kidnapping his girlfriend and keeping her captive in his mobile home. SBPD Detective Rogelio Banda, Jr. said the incident began at approximately 3 a.m. on Sunday, September …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2012/09/24/man-faces-kidnapping-sexual-assault-charges/
Sep 22 2012
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com One dreary night, a group of ten (conceivably ignorant) high schoolers dodge the lameness of adult supervision and approach a nearby abandoned house, reputed as haunted, where they hope to catch a glimpse of an alleged ghoul. After making their way through the home’s front entrance, the kids …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2012/09/22/our-happiness-our-quest/
Sep 22 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com I can still feel myself slipping. As the car sank to the bottom of the ocean, I recalled memories from my childhood. Christmas mornings with the family, the daily games of basketball my friends and I enjoyed, that one day I became violently ill after eating pancakes made from …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2012/09/22/pedaling-past-my-biggest-challenge-yet/
Sep 22 2012
Date: Thru Feb. 10 Event: Applications accepted for women 60 or older in Ms. South Texas Senior Pageant 2013 More Info: (956) 357-1636 Date: September 29 Time: 10 a.m. Event: Museums of San Benito re-opening of newly renovated gift shop: Resaca Books and Gifts Where: Museums of San Benito, 210 E. Heywood St., San Benito …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2012/09/22/calendar-of-events-september-23-september-25/
Sep 22 2012
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS Any coach will agree that offense, defense and special teams are the three key aspects of every football game. Well, on Friday night at Bobby Morrow Stadium, the San Benito Greyhounds kept their perfect home record intact by relying on explosive special teams and a defensive effort for …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2012/09/22/defensive-masterpiece-hounds-shut-down-touted-wolverine-offense/
Sep 22 2012
By ALLISON LAMBRIGHT Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – After last week’s tough loss to the Sinton Pirates, the Rio Hondo Bobcats dominated the field for an impressive victory over Rio Grande City’s Grulla Gators during Friday night’s homecoming game at Bobcat Stadium. After winning the toss-up, it was game on for the ’Cats. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2012/09/22/bobcats-rebound-in-big-win-over-gators/
Sep 22 2012
By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com “She’s doing great,” said Danny De La Rosa, head coach for the San Benito High School girls’ cross country team, of his star runner, 18-year-old Brenda Lopez. “Right now, Brenda’s the number one kid in our region. That consists of San Antonio, all the way down.” At last …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2012/09/22/running-for-gold-lopez-wins-utsa-cross-country-meet/
Sep 22 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Former San Benito News editor, Charles M. Robinson III once fought a goose. It’s interesting that, for a man whose work as an author and historian received critical acclaim and accolades, this is how he’s remembered by his friends and former colleagues. Then again, those who knew him well …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2012/09/22/remembering-robinson-friends-share-anecdotes-about-author-former-news-editor/
Sep 22 2012
By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com What began as a proposal to raise the city’s 2012-2013 budget by over $400,000 spiked to $675,583 and was approved by city officials on Tuesday, September 18. At $10,761,006, this year’s budget is nearly three-quarters of $1 million more than last year’s. Notable changes, as previously reported by …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2012/09/22/city-oks-10-7-million-budget/
Sep 22 2012
By HEATHER C. COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A young boy’s life depends on the goodness of those in his community and surrounding areas. The City of San Benito will host a bone marrow drive at City Hall from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, October 4, for Nolan Naranjo, a 5-year-old boy from San Benito who, …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2012/09/22/city-to-host-bone-marrow-drive-for-boy-in-need/
Recent Comments