Sep 24 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com If you’ve noticed an increase in the number of arrests associated with cases involving abandoning or endangering a child, authorities believe it’s due to the public becoming more involved. “Before, people had an ‘I don’t want to get involved’ attitude,” said Assistant Operations Chief Michael Galvan of the San …
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Sep 24 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – The City of Rio Hondo has approved a budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year for approximately $1.7 million, which Mayor Gustavo Olivares said isn’t much different from that of last year’s budget. “Our budget that we have in place is basically for our regular operations …
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Sep 24 2013
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS It may just be Week 4, but for the San Benito Greyhounds this might as well be a playoff-type of ballgame. The ’Hounds welcome McAllen Rowe to Bobby Morrow Stadium in a matchup of two teams who are just a game back of the 31-5A district leaders. San …
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Sep 24 2013
Alicia F. Martinez, born November 27, 1938 in San Benito, beloved sister, mother, grand mother, great grand mother and wife of the late Jose G. Martinez has accepted the hand of God and began her new life in heaven. Alicia is survived by her sisters, Evelia Torres and Amelia Rodriguez; and children: Ezequiel Reyes Jr., …
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Sep 24 2013
Date: Sept. 28 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event: San Benito CISD Special Education Department Wheelchair Clinic Where: Dr. C.M. Cash Elementary, 400 Poinciana St., San Benito More Info: (956) 361-6221 Date: Oct. 7 Time: 7 p.m. Event: Narciso Martinez Writers Forum Where: Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center, 225 E. Stenger St., San Benito …
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Sep 21 2013
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS PHARR — This one hurts. Six critical turnovers left the San Benito Greyhounds stuck in neutral for most of the night as they dropped a disappointing 14-13 decision to PSJA Memorial on Friday night at PSJA Stadium. Despite a sluggish performance after a fast start, the boys still …
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Sep 20 2013
Special to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS — Don’t look now, but the Los Fresnos Falcons appear to be back on track. The Falcons soared to a 17-0 lead, led 24-7 at the break and then coasted for a 38-7 victory over Brownsville Rivera on Friday night at Leo Aguilar Memorial Stadium. Los Fresnos (3-1, 2-0 …
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Sep 20 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito Mayor Joe H. Hernandez issued a statement Wednesday distancing himself and the City Commission from the power plant controversy, which was recently ignited after questions were raised regarding the authenticity of the developers proposing the facility’s construction in town. “There appears to be some confusion about the …
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Sep 20 2013
Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Veterans’ International Bridge discovered heroin Wednesday valued at approximately $1,960,000 hidden within two San Benito females’ Honda Pilot. “These dangerous narcotics will not reach our communities thanks in large part to the outstanding work being done by our frontline officers. …
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Sep 20 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito and the Rio Grande Valley have experienced heavy amounts of rain over the past weeks, but it has had little impact on the drought currently affecting the entire region. “This local rain is good for the sugarcane,” said Sonia Lambert of the Cameron County Irrigation District …
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