Jun 26 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Little by little, help is trickling in. Since the Save Dolly group has been initiated, assistance in the effort to restore Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital’s grounds has come from citizens of San Benito as well as city officials, including the pledged support of Mayor Joe H. Hernandez and State …
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Jun 26 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A man allegedly involved in a hit-and-run car accident Friday was arrested by San Benito police, according to a report. Officers with the San Benito Police Department arrested Roberto Alonso following an accident that occurred at 11:33 p.m. near the intersection of Sam Houston and North Frontage Road. According …
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Jun 26 2012
By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS During a special meeting Monday, the Veterans Advisory Board voted to change the plaque for the San Benito Veterans War Memorial. The motion to change the plaque was approved by a 4-1 vote with board member Sandra Tumberlinson serving as the dissenting vote. According to the approved draft …
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Jun 26 2012
Editor’s Note: The following was published in the Sept. 21, 1967, edition of the San Benito News. The article covered the aftermath of Hurricane Beulah, the most disastrous storm in the Rio Grande Valley’s history. By EDWIN HARVEY San Benito News Hurricane Beulah was blowing itself out Thursday as it headed across land. Shortly before …
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Jun 26 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Some call Al Wasielewski a walking, talking encyclopedia of emergency management. They’re right. Grant writer, ham radio operation and emergency management coordinator are just some of the titles that Wasielewski, 62, has held over the years. A ham radio operator for nearly 50 years, Wasielewski has long maintained that …
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Jun 26 2012
The San Benito Chamber of Commerce Eighth Annual Kids Fishing Tournament was held Saturday and enjoyed participation of over 200 children. The event was heavily attended as about 1,000 people were present. Winners will be announced in the July 1 edition. (Photos by T.J. Tijerina and Michael Rodriguez)
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Jun 26 2012
The Martinez residence, located on the 900 block of Williams Road, has been named the San Benito Chamber of Commerce Pride Committee Pride Home of the Month for June. Shown (from l-r) is Derrick Layton, Bertha Wilson, homeowners Maria and Cruz Martinez, and Pride Committee representative Debbie Layton. (Photo by Joe Bocanegra)
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Jun 26 2012
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 28 Time: 5:30 p.m. Event: Save Dolly volunteer meeting Where: Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center, 225 E. Stenger St., San Benito More Info: (956) 361-9111 Date: June 30 Time: All …
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Jun 26 2012
SAN BENITO, TX—Alicia Sanchez, 48, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012, at her home surounded by her loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 11, 1964 in Valles San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She is survived by her loving parents Pedro and Sabina Sanchez; children Pedro (Ymelda), Ruby, Juan …
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Jun 26 2012
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