Oct 25 2013
Rev. Hendrik Laenen, O.M.I., born in Nijlen, Belgium on June 7, 1926, died at Oblate Madonna Residence in San Antonio, Texas on October 5, 2013, at the age of 87 years. Fr. Laenen entered Novitiate on September 8, 1946, in Corbeek-Loo, Leuven, Belgium and professed vows as a member of the Congregation of the Missionary …
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Oct 25 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com What started out as a distraction from schoolwork has turned into a nationally-recognized talent. Robert Ramirez, a 1987 graduate of San Benito High School, offered his abilities to “doodle” to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, his employer, to illustrate a nationally-distributed coloring book called “Hunter Goes To …
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Oct 25 2013
NEWS Staff Report The man accused of attempting to run over a San Benito police officer was apprehended by local and federal authorities on Thursday. The suspect in question, Cresencio Esquivel Lozoya, 35, of San Benito was arrested at approximately 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, San Benito Police Department Detective Rogelio Banda Jr. reported Friday …
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Oct 22 2013
Juanita Claudio Smith peacefully entered into eternal rest on September 20, 2013 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Hill, Illinois. She was born on February 27, 1922 to Antonio and Andrea Claudio. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Guadalupe C. Gonzales, her brothers Margarita Claudio, Geronimo Claudio, Jose Claudio, her husband …
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Oct 22 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com It’s that time of year again when downtown San Benito will be covered in purple and gold for the annual Homecoming Parade. According to William Brown, San Benito High School Student Council Sponsor, approximately 70 entries have registered to participate in the SBHS Homecoming Parade Thursday, which is …
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Oct 22 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The jury selection for San Benito Mayor Joe H. Hernandez’ trial has been delayed yet again. According to Melissa Zamora, Public Information Officer for the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office, cause for the delay was due to a court reporter having a death in the family. This marks …
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Oct 22 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The 22nd Annual Conjunto Festival, hosted by the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center, was held in San Benito over the weekend to its largest crowd yet, organizers have said. “In comparison to previous years, this has got to be the most successful in terms of participants,” said Rogelio …
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Oct 22 2013
By JENNIFER BERGHOM & GAIL FAGAN Special to the NEWS EDINBURG – Having his team’s robot knocked out of the competition circle twice, Julio Jimenez felt faint. In round three, however, the Rio Hondo High School freshman and his team’s robot, “The Destroyer,” rebounded and knocked Progreso High School’s robot, “Optimus Exterminator” off the circle …
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Oct 22 2013
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS There’s no other way put it: It’s crunch time for the Greyhounds. Friday’s Homecoming game against the PSJA Bears will be more than just festivities around town. The ’Hounds (3-5 overall, 3-3 district) must win Friday to remain in contention for a playoff spot in the muddled 31-5A …
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Oct 22 2013
Date: Thru Oct. 31 Event: American Military Support Fall Troop Gear-Up Where: American Military Support, 1102 S. Commerce St, Harlingen More Info: (956) 956-425- 1549 Date: Oct. 23 Time: 5:30 p.m. Event: San Benito EDC Downtown Merchants Meeting: Market Days Where: San Benito Municipal Building, 401 N. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito More Info: (956) …
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