Shown are scenes from Friday afternoon’s Stations of the Cross as conducted by parishioners of St. Benedict Catholic Church in San Benito. (Staff photos by Jerry Rodriguez)
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Apr 06 2012
Calendar of Events (April 8-April 10)
Date: Thru May 11 Event: Angels Pet Rescue+ Raffle: Seven Sets of Pearl Earrings for Mother’s Day Where: Brownsville Animal Shelter, 416 FM 511 in Omito More Info: (956) 371-7320 or email llaneyll@aol.com Date: April 7 Event: Valley International Christian Center Easter Egg Hunt Where: 1000 W. Bus. Hwy 77 in San Benito, between Lack’s …
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Apr 06 2012
Man survives train accident
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Authorities said the driver of a cement truck was fortunate to walk away with his life after being struck by a train in San Benito on Wednesday. According to Public Information Officer J.J. Treviño of the Brownsville Police Department (BPD), which responded to the accident along with San Benito …
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Apr 06 2012
Officials mum on fire marshal’s suspension
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com City of San Benito officials tasked with supervising emergency departments have remained mum regarding the indefinite suspension of Fire Marshal Henry Lopez. Lopez appealed his suspension Thursday, claiming it is the result of growing animosity between him and Assistant City Manager Arturo Rodriguez, who oversees the fire department. And …
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Apr 06 2012
’Hounds extend win streak to five, Ladies ground Falcons
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com They’ve done it again. After suffering a losing skid despite opening the season on impressive terms, the San Benito Greyhounds have redeemed themselves by managing to put together a five-game winning streak, placing the ’Hounds squarely in contention for a spot in the playoffs and for the number two …
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Apr 06 2012
SBHS chess team heads to nationals
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The state champion San Benito High School chess team has a date with destiny Thursday, when they’ll be departing from Valley International Airport in Harlingen to Minneapolis, MN, the site of the 2012 National High School Championships. According to a San Benito CISD press release, the team will leave …
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Apr 06 2012
Pulse Athletics
Pulse Athletics All-Stars competed at the Redline Cheer and Dance Nationals on Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1 in San Antonio. The level one All-Stars earned third place in a strong junior division. The level three All-Stars took national championship honors in the senior co-ed small squad division. They will be competing in Corpus Christi on April 14 at the World Spirit Championships. Also, on Monday, April 9, Pulse Athletics will host a showcase of all its classes including tumbling, karate, dance and cheer. The public is welcome to attend the event, slated for 6:30 p.m. at 875 S. Sam Houston Blvd., Suite C. (Photos by Vince Galvan)
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Apr 06 2012
Chamber holds luncheon
The San Benito Chamber of Commerce held a luncheon Wednesday in which the guest speaker, Precinct 3 Cameron County Commissioner David A. Garza, was on-hand and discussed the development of recent projects and the completion of others, including street repairs and the work on I69. Also in attendance were Chamber of Commerce board members, city officials and area businessmen. (Photos by T.J. Tijerina)
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Apr 04 2012
Police: Train collides with cement truck
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito police have confirmed reports of a major accident that occurred east on FM 732, where a train reportedly struck a cement truck. San Benito News reporters are on the scene now and an update on the matter is expected shortly. Motorists traveling in the area are advised …
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