2012 archive

Thunderstorms force ResacaFest cancellation

ResacaFest

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Organizers of the 2012 ResacaFest confirmed that today’s event has been canceled due to inclement weather. No date has been set to reschedule the event. The event kicked off at 7 a.m. and enjoyed the attendance of hundreds of spectators before organizers were forced to cancel once a thunderstorm …

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Calendar of Events (July 1-July 3)

Calendar

Date: Ongoing Time: 12-7 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday, 12 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday Event: Graduation Ceremony on KSBG-TV 17 More Info: (956) 276-6030 Date: June 30 Time: All Day Event: ResacaFest 2012 Where: W.H. Heavin Resaca Trail, San Benito More Info: (956) 361-3800 Date: July 5 Time: 5:30 p.m. Event: Save Dolly meeting Where: Narciso …

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New developments may aid Save Dolly effort

Save Dolly meeting

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com A number of officials weighed in Friday on the length of time the previous owners of Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital had to reclaim the property by paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in back taxes that have accumulated since 2003. Not everyone agreed. Such information is vital to the …

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Man accused of trying to gouge out wife’s eye

David Martinez

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – A man accused of attempting to gouge out his wife’s eye is behind bars on assault charges. David Martinez, 29, was arrested Tuesday, June 26, by deputies with the Precinct 4 Cameron County Constable’s Office. According to Jose Zamorano, an investigator with the Constable’s office, deputies …

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Climbing the Ranks: Officer promoted after 15 years on force

Milton Resendez

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com You can call him Sgt. Resendez now. Milton Resendez, 42, of the San Benito Police Department (SBPD) was promoted to sergeant on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Resendez has been part of the SBPD for 15 years, and although much has happened throughout his career, he still remembers his first …

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Organizers: Conjunto HOF Induction ceremony a ‘success’

Conjunto HOF

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The 12th Annual Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum held its induction awards Saturday to a capacity crowd at the San Benito Knights of Columbus Hall. Inductees for this year’s event included Linda Escobar, Hector Galan, Wally Gonzalez, Ernesto Guerra and Eddie “Lalo” Torres. Rick Garcia of …

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Thunderstorms could delay ResacaFest start time

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By COLE AVERY San Benito News ResacaFest could be delayed a few hours because of rain, but City of San Benito officials say the show will go on. The National Weather Service is predicting a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms for San Benito on Saturday before dropping to 30 percent later in the evening. However, …

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ResacaFest to celebrate Spirit of America on Saturday

ResacaFest

Special to the NEWS New events, music and family fun await residents and visitors alike at ResacaFest 2012, now in its sixth year as a community celebration recognizing the birth of the United States. ResacaFest will be held Saturday, June 30 at the Heavin Resaca Trail in San Benito. Events will last from 11 a.m.-11 …

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Myrta Kay Liles Senterfitt

Myrta Senterfitt

SAN BENITO—Myrta Kay Liles Senterfitt, 71, passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center on Thursday, June 28, 2012, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband, of 50 years Phil Senterfitt who was her high school sweetheart; two daughters Cindy (Bill) Klingaman of Marble Falls, TX and Kerry (Michael) Champion of San …

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MISCONDUCT: Officer resigns, fire captain demoted

City of San Benito

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com A San Benito police officer has resigned and a firefighter demoted following alleged and unrelated incidents of misconduct. In response to an open records request filed by the San Benito News, Assistant City Manager Arturo Rodriguez confirmed Monday that Romeo Mancillas, the San Benito Fire Department captain who allegedly …

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