Jul 20 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Quarterback Club is currently recruiting new members to assist with organizing football game festivities and manning concession stands. According to Rosa “Rosie” G. Leal, new QB Club president, parents of students in grades 7-12 are sought to assist with QB Club sponsored events such as Moms …
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Jul 20 2012
Leonel “LJ” Garcia, Jr. of the San Benito Greyhound varsity football team is shown accepting a $1,000 scholarship from the San Benito Quarterback Club. Presenting the check was QB Club President Rosa “Rosie” G. Leal and Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Spencer Gantt. LJ is one of nine scholarship recipients. (Courtesy photo)
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Jul 20 2012
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Jul 20 2012
RIO HONDO—Ruby Louise Wilson Bowen passed away at her residence on July 17, 2012. She was born in Scottsday, Kentucky on January 21, 1920 to James and Eubel Wilson. She is survived by one grandson Bill Forton, and one great-grandson, Dylan Forton and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Friday, July 20, 2012 …
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Jul 20 2012
Date: July 21 Time: 2 p.m. Event: Book signing by author Rogelio Agrasanchez Where: Heartfelt Gifts & Cafe, San Benito More Info: (956) 361-1900 Date: July 21 Time: 6 a.m. Event: Anglers of All Ages presents Cameron County 4-H Council Bay Fishing Tournament Where: Adolph Thomae Park, Arroyo City More Info: (956) 361-8236 Date: July …
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Jul 17 2012
By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com If San Benito is considered the Conjunto capital of the world, it’s largely because Reynaldo Avila helps remind everybody why. His contributions to the city’s musical heritage have helped him land the 2012 San Benito News Citizen of the Year. Avila, 70, is the founder of the Conjunto Music …
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Jul 17 2012
By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS San Benitians were treated to a day of fun, excitement and music as the city finally celebrated ResacaFest on Saturday. Debuting in 2006, the festival celebrated its sixth year of revelry on July 14 with assorted vendor booths and live music. City of San Benito Public Relations Coordinator …
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Jul 17 2012
By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com You can dub these kids “Team Clean.” That’s exactly what San Benito’s newest community-led organization, Keep Our Resacas Clean, is, after all. Led by 17-year-old Javier Perez of San Benito, the group targets trash buildup on the Resaca banks. With a steady group of about 10 volunteers, mostly San …
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Jul 17 2012
By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Economic Development Cooperation has established a Revolving Loan Fund Program with the assistance of the United States Department of Agricultural – Rural Development. The RLF is a self-sustaining program, according to city officials. An initial pool of money is taken and lent out. From there, the …
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Jul 17 2012
Jose Angel “La Mamita” Flores, 83, of San Benito, Texas, entered into rest on July 17, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. Jose was a retired employee of the City of San Benito. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Ignacia Zuniga Flores; two brothers, Alberto Flores and Masedonio …
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