Date: Thru August 10 Time: 1:30 p.m. Event: Valley Byliners presents Kevin Garcia on “Storytelling and Mythmaking” Where: Harlingen Public Library, 410 ’76 Dr., Harlingen More Info: (956) 399-8505 or rgvbyliners.org Date: August 10 Time: 9 a.m. Event: The Convoy San Benito Where: Old Greyhound Stadium, 600 N. Austin St., San Benito More Info: (956) …
2013 archive
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Aug 09 2013
Edelmira Rodriguez
SAN BENITO—Edelmira Rodriguez went to be with our Lord on August 6, 2013. She was born in Rio Grande City, Texas and spent her married years in Oakridge, Oregon and San Benito. She was a graduate of San Benito High School. She was preceded in death by her parents Amador and Juanita Rodriguez; her husband …
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Aug 09 2013
Bobcats back at practice
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – After four days of two-a-day workouts, the Rio Hondo Bobcats got a nice reward on Friday: They got to wear full pads. Friday was the first day teams could don full gear at practice and the ’Cats went through another spirited workout in preparations for …
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Aug 09 2013
Cannon named WhiteWings GM
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS HARLINGEN – When John Cannon walks into a room, the energy level instantly goes through the roof. That’s exactly what the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings baseball club ushered in on Friday as Cannon was introduced as the team’s new general manager at a press conference at Harlingen Field. …
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Aug 09 2013
CONSIDER THIS: Musings from a human being
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com I find it both strange and surreal that people have taken such an interest in my more personal stories told within this space. For instance, throughout the week folks have inquired about my diet, the harassment case involving my family and whether I still have the painting that captivated …
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Aug 07 2013
NOW HIRING: Sales Rep.
The San Benito News, located in the beautiful South Texas Gulf Coast, is seeking an ambitious, hardworking, creative and aggressive advertising sales representative with leadership qualities. This is a full time position with benefits including paid vacation and health insurance. Must be able to work well with others and have strong communication skills. Basic computer …
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Aug 07 2013
DE LA FUENTE PASSES: Son remembers longtime judge, board member
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A well-respected judge and beloved member of the San Benito community died Monday morning. Family members of former Justice of the Peace Oscar De La Fuente Sr. confirmed August 5 that he had succumbed to what they believe were heart complications earlier that day. He was 84. Throughout …
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Aug 07 2013
EDC director no longer answers to city manager
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A special joint workshop of the San Benito City Commission and the San Benito Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, July 30, in which the duties and job description of the EDC executive directorship were changed. Specifically, officials discussed EDC Executive Director Salomon …
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Aug 07 2013
Cuts not anticipated during budgeting
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The City of San Benito will be holding its annual budget committee meeting for the upcoming fiscal year on Monday, August 12. “We’re putting together the schedule for the first workshop on the budget,” said City Manager Manuel Lara. “We were going to try to do it sooner, …
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Aug 07 2013
Sales tax holiday this weekend
Special to the NEWS AUSTIN – Texas Comptroller Susan Combs reminds shoppers they can save money on certain items priced under $100 during the state’s annual sales tax holiday. This year, the sales tax holiday is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9–11. The law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced …
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