Mar 06 2012
By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS Tuesday evening, the San Benito City Commission read through the first reading of the ordinance proposing to amend various sections of the City Charter. The reading was met with general approval throughout the commission with the exception of a few items. During the reading, City Attorney Ricardo Morado, …
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Mar 06 2012
By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS San Benito City Commissioners discussed Tuesday a measure to suspend the current ordinance for RVs and not to charge a $10 water base fee for empty lots. Victor Garza representing the Utility Board made a presentation before the commissioners to “suspend enforcement of the ordinance as it applies …
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Mar 06 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS The fourth annual Texas Independence Day is slated for this Friday and Saturday, March 9-10 in honor of the fallen soldiers who fought for Texas’ freedom. The actual date of Independence is March 2, in which this past year the state celebrated its 176th anniversary. “This event should …
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Mar 06 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Over 500 kids registered, up to 2,000 spectators expected – with numbers like these, it’s no wonder the San Benito Youth Baseball/Softball Association is expecting to host one of the more productive food drives in recent memory at its opening ceremonies later this month. Scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, …
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Mar 06 2012
By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS The Lady ’Hounds hosted the Brownsville Rivera Lady Raiders Monday in what was their first district game of the season, and just as expected San Benito’s softball team dominated the field in a 12-0 victory. The win continues to send the message to the Valley that the Lady …
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Mar 06 2012
By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS After starting off district with a win against the Brownsville Rivera Raiders (5-4) the San Benito Greyhound baseball team kept the momentum going this weekend as they participated in the Mike Rodriguez Tournament held in PSJA. The Greyhounds held their own against the top-ranked PSJA Bears with a …
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Mar 06 2012
By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS CORPUS CHRISTI – After dominating the Valley’s best lifters, the San Benito Lady ’Hound powerlifting team headed to Calallen as they faced and conquered new opponents at the Regional Powerlifting Meet. At 97 pounds, Alex Marmolejo placed first in her division with an impressive bench press of 130 …
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Mar 06 2012
SAN BENITO, TX—Mrs. Dorothy Ann Culver passed on to be with her Lord on March 2, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Dorothy was 85 years old and was a lifetime resident of San Benito, Texas. She graduated from San Benito High School in 1945. Dorothy Ann Young married Billy Gene Culver in Harlingen, Tx on …
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Mar 06 2012
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Mar 05 2012
NEWS Staff Report The San Benito News has confirmed that former San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools Joe D. Gonzalez has filed for the Place 4 City Commissioner post, currently held by Celeste Z. Sanchez who has yet to file for reelection. Others who’ve sought to be on the May 12 ballot in the City …
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