Jul 10 2012
Martin Ybarra passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 82 on July 8, 2012. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 65 years and his children when he went to meet his heavenly Father. Martin was a wonderful husband and dedicated father. He was generous, loving, friendly and beloved by those …
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Jul 10 2012
NEWS Staff Report The San Benito News has confirmed that three employees of the City of San Benito water distribution department have been arrested on accusations of using a city dump truck in order to transport materials to one of the suspects’ residence. Furthermore, the employees, identified as 31-year-old Esequiel Diaz, 51-year-old Adolfo Gamez and …
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Jul 06 2012
By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS A Housing Authority employee was injured Friday at a house fire on the 1100 block of S. McCullough St. in San Benito. According to Assistant Operations Chief Michael Galvan of the San Benito Police Department, firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel responded to the scene, where neighbors and …
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Jul 06 2012
By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The result of a request for an investigation into San Benito CISD Board President Yliana G. Rodriguez’s letter declaring changes to the district’s health insurance agents is that there will be no investigation. In a letter signed by Rodriguez and dated May 16, the board president announced new changes …
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Jul 06 2012
By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito police arrested a Harlingen man Thursday for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and her 12-year-old daughter. Detective Rogelio Banda of the San Benito Police Department stated in a press release that 29-year-old Hugo Mario Salinas, Jr. was considered the “aggressor” in the incident according to several eyewitnesses. At …
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Jul 06 2012
By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A mother and her two daughters were arrested on July 4 for allegedly assaulting a 15-year-old female at the San Benito HEB. According to Detective Rogelio Banda of the San Benito Police Department, officers arrived at HEB, located on the 1100 block of W. Business 77, in reference to …
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Jul 06 2012
By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito CISD officials said Tuesday that staff-wide furloughs are a “worst-case scenario” in efforts to offset a $3 million budget shortfall. Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón said that the furloughs, an unpaid temporary lay-off, would only be necessary should the state legislature not “improve funding” at its …
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Jul 06 2012
By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com So far, so good. At Thursday’s meeting of the Cameron County Commissioners Court, the group known as Save Dolly was authorized to begin cleanup on the unkempt grounds of Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital in San Benito. The group sprung into action in early June for the purpose of saving …
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Jul 06 2012
By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Two San Benito men were arrested on July 4 for allegedly holding up a game room, located near the intersection of Travis and West Batts, at gunpoint. Detective Rogelio Banda of the San Benito Police Department stated in a press release that 18-year-old Angel Quiroz and 19-year-old Andrew Meza …
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Jul 06 2012
Special to the NEWS In preparation for the upcoming academic year, the San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy Dazzlers recently participated in the 2012 Dancersize Summer Dance Camp with choreographer Amanda Nicole Espinoza. Participants learned warm up activities, dance technique, drill downs, competition style routines, and team building activities. At the conclusion of the camp, a …
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