Nov 22 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Would you call me a liar if I said that, upon winning a $500 million lottery jackpot, I’d keep only 0.1 percent of the winnings? Would you think me a fool? Maybe you’d wonder why on earth I’d even think of giving all that money away. Let’s look at …
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Nov 22 2013
SAN BENITO, TX—Abel J. Rodriguez, 82 of San Benito, TX, entered into eternal life on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents Abel and Guadalupe Rodriguez and his brother Mariano Rodriguez. He is survived by his his wife of 19 years Zoila H. Rodriguez; his children Eliezer …
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Nov 22 2013
Date: Ongoing Event: San Benito Historical Society annual fresh Texas pecan sale fundraiser More Info: (956) 399-2502, (956) 245-8094 Date: Thru Dec. 31 Event: American Military Support Operation: RGV Christmas Care Packages More Info: (956) 425-1549 Date: Nov. 23 Time: 12 to 2:30 p.m. Event: Friends of the Library Saturday Movie Where: San Benito Public …
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Nov 21 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Kathy Rike of the South Texas Youth Stock Show announced on Thursday the STYSS committee’s intentions to move the event held annually in San Benito to another city. She made the announcement on behalf of the committee, which is comprised of stock show directors and volunteers, via email that …
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Nov 19 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com With the bang of a gavel, the family of a San Benito Consolidated Independent School District bus driver killed last February received the closure they have long sought. Oralia Espinoza, 34, reacted Tuesday to the sentencing of Felipe Sanchez Jr., who pled guilty to intoxication manslaughter in the death …
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Nov 19 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees may soon select an interim superintendent to replace Alfonso Obregón, whose contract expires Nov. 27. On the agenda for a special board meeting scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, are closed session items that includes a status report …
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Nov 19 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Friday, Nov. 22, will mark the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination in Dallas, Texas. The impact of that fateful date was felt worldwide, changed American politics and culture forever and continues to be felt nearly 50 years later. Many around the community have shared their …
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Nov 19 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The city of San Benito will host an Indian Powwow on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Heavin Memorial Park behind the funeral home. “It’s called the First Annual San Benito Indian Cultural Powwow,” said Ruben Cordova, who is a registered member of the Lipan-Apache Tribe of Texas. “It’ll …
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Nov 19 2013
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS Whether it’s a bomb coming from his right arm or a booming kick off of his left foot, Daniel “D.J.” Ramirez can send a football a long way. And now, that talent is doing the same for him. Ramirez, an eighth grader at Gutierrez Middle School in Harlingen, …
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Nov 19 2013
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS – Another week, another “underdog” role for the Los Fresnos Falcons. However, this week’s opponent is even tougher than last week’s. The Falcons (8-3) are back in the second round of the playoffs, where they’ll face a strong Laredo United team in a Class 5A Division-I …
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