Aug 27 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Greyhounds are ready to battle the Los Fresnos Falcons in what was once bitter meeting between neighboring communities that has now become a competitive bout between two respected programs. But for Greyhounds Athletic Director and head football coach Spencer Gantt, it’s just business as usual. …
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Aug 27 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito High School Athletic Department has seen a generous number of athletes sign on to colleges where they’ve taken their talents to the next level, and now the basketball program has one of its own following suit. Jason Lopez, a San Benito High School graduate of …
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Aug 27 2013
Date: September 2 Time: 7 p.m. Event: Narciso Martinez Writers Forum Where: Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center, 225 E. Stenger St., San Benito More Info: (956) 350-3905 Date: September 21 Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Event: Market Day Where: Plaza de San Benito, 225 E. Stenger St., San Benito More Info: (956) 399-5321 …
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Aug 27 2013
Cristina Meza Mercado, 65, entered into eternal life on Monday, August 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother Gumercinda Galvan Meza, her father Jose C. Meza and her brother Miguel Meza. She is survived by her husband Salvador Mercado, Sr.; her son Salvador Mercado, Jr.; her daughters Marianna (Tomas) Izaguirre, Leticia (Santos) …
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Aug 24 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Affidavits of arrest filed with Justice of the Peace David Garza’s office indicate that a former San Benito choir teacher arrested last year for online solicitation of a minor, a case involving a Harlingen juvenile, has also been accused of victimizing students attending Berta Cabaza and Miller Jordan Middle …
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Aug 24 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito residents sounded off Friday on the six-year sentence handed down on Abel C. Limas, the former 404th State District Judge convicted of racketeering after admitting to accepting bribes in exchange for favorable court rulings. Those polled ranged in age from 18 to 49 and included stay-at-home parents, …
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Aug 24 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com U.S. Congressman Filemon Vela visited San Benito on Wednesday, August 21, to announce the awarding of a near $3 million loan to Neighbors in Need of Services (NINOS) Head Start. Vela said that the program was awarded a $2.9 million low interest loan. “It’s a very low interest …
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Aug 24 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Concerns have mounted regarding the traffic leading up to the IDEA Academy in San Benito as vehicles on the first day of school Wednesday extended from the campus’ Russell Lane location down FM 509 beyond Business 77. Assistant Operations Chief Michael Galvan of the San Benito Police Department …
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Aug 24 2013
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS There are some out there who don’t expect a whole lot from the San Benito Greyhounds this season. But if Friday night was any indication, the ’Hounds aren’t about to be anyone’s “gimme” anytime soon. The ’Hounds scored early and often and the defense was in top form …
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Aug 24 2013
Mauro T. Barrera, 82, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on August 21, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mauro was a humble and hard working man who was very dedicated to his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and he will be missed dearly. He was preceded in death …
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