2012 archive

Teacher’s bizarre video gets 142,000 views

Imelda Paredes

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The YouTube video depicting a San Benito ninth grade teacher attempting to convince her students that she’s the reincarnated Mary Magdalene has accumulated over 140,000 views. The story has gained national attention since the San Benito News first reported it via sbnewspaper.com on Wednesday, May 9, thanks in large …

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UPDATE: Police apprehend accused child molester

Alberto Matamoros III

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito police have reported the arrest of a man accused of sexually assaulting a child. Alberto Matamoros III, 26, is accused of aggravated sexual assault of a child, a charge that dates back to April for allegedly touching his relative, a 3-year-old girl, inappropriately. After the alleged molestation, …

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BREAKING: Two traveling home survive bus fire

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San Benito firefighters work to extinguish a bus fire on Expressway 77/83 in San Benito early Sunday morning. (Staff photos by Michael Rodriguez) By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com A bus driven by a Mission man and carrying his nephew caught fire early Sunday morning while traveling on Expressway 83 in San Benito. Samuel Martinez, …

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Board president’s letter spawns insurance confusion, trustees object

Insurance Letter

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito CISD School Board President Yliana G. Rodriguez has announced changes regarding the district’s insurance agents to the protest of two fellow trustees. In a letter dated May 16 and signed by Rodriguez, the board president informed the district’s insurance agent, identified by administrators as Bob Treviño Insurance …

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Heinous Act: Woman disgusted by theft at mother’s gravesite

Estela Lozano

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com “You want to cry, but no one will hear you.” That’s how 72-year-old San Benito resident Estela Lozano described her feelings when visiting her mom’s grave on Mother’s Day only to find that a bronze vase had been stolen from the marker. “You can’t imagine… it’s just terrible,” Estela …

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Local man arrested for child indecency

Ernesto Mendoza

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Officers from the San Benito Police Department (SBPD) arrested a man who is accused of indecency with a child. On Tuesday, May 15, at 7:38 a.m., officers arrested 59-year-old Ernesto Mendoza on accusations that he had inappropriately touched a 7-year-old girl on the 100 block of North Helen Moore …

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Mayor mum on citizen’s complaint

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – Mayor Alonzo Garza has remained mum on allegations that he’s receiving preferential treatment from the Rio Hondo Police Department (RHPD) after a citizen complained that his vehicle registration and inspection stickers have long been expired but has yet to be ticketed. An anonymous source provided the …

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Sportsmen of the Year: Puente, Sanchez earn prestigious honor

Sportsmen of the Year

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com When the San Benito News was tasked with selecting the 2012 Sportsmen of the Year, it was a no brainer going with Jacob Puente and Kassandra Sanchez. Both recipients of the award have shown much dedication and determination, leading their teams to victories and raising their spirits during defeat. …

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Greyhounds set for All-Star game Saturday

Hounds

By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS Although football season is months away, several San Benito Greyhound All-Star seniors are getting one last chance to play high school football before graduating. Ernie Sandell, Jacob Puente, Anthony Lopez, Greg Rodriguez, Eric Galvan, and Jaime Castro have all been chosen to represent the ’Hounds in the annual …

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Rangers win!

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers were crowned as the mid-season tournament champs in Harlingen. The team, from San Benito, is a Shetland division composed of 5 and 6 year olds. On the top row (l to r) are Raven Garcia, De Anthony Mireles, Aaron Corona, O.J. Gonzalez, Adrian Sandoval, Dario Anderson, and Kevin Martinez. On the bottom row (l to r) are Raymond Guerrero, Fabian Garcia, Hector Jalomo, Ricky Olivares, Atticos De Leon, and Damian Olivares. (Courtesy photo)

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