Jun 14 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum will host its 13th annual induction ceremony on Saturday, June 22, at the San Benito Community Building on 210 E. Heywood St. This year, the Conjunto HOF will welcome five new members, each boasting prestigious statuses. Live music entertainment …
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Jun 14 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com All I needed was an excuse, someone to emerge from the shadows and into the light of my flashlight to attack me. I fantasized about this – I even prayed for it – so that I could defend my family. And if I needed to use deadly force…So be …
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Jun 12 2013
Special to the NEWS San Benito Elks Lodge No. 1661 will host a public Flag Day Ceremony this Friday at 7 p.m. at the Veterans War Memorial site at the intersection of Sam Houston Blvd. and Rowson Street. The public is invited to attend to demonstrate their patriotism through their presence, and by flying the …
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Jun 12 2013
Date: Thru June 28 Event: San Benito Public Library Summer Reading Program Where: San Benito Public Library, 101 W. Rose St., San Benito More Info: (956) 361-3860 Date: June 15 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 Date: …
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Jun 12 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The common theme concerning the future of the San Benito CISD superintendent position, at least according to two members on the Board of Trustees, is uncertainty. As an investigation remains pending into matters she said are of “concern,” Board Secretary June Aguilera said on Tuesday she was “not sure” …
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Jun 12 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com There were many lessons to be learned from Friday evening’s San Benito High School Graduation Ceremony debacle, but officials may revisit a past concern in an effort to prevent another “chaotic” situation from occurring. The ceremony was originally scheduled for 8 p.m. on June 7 at Bobby Morrow Stadium, …
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Jun 12 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The Boys and Girls Club of San Benito has commenced its summer program, this coming just six months following uncertainty regarding the club’s future. According to Club Chief Professional Officer Mario Cervantes, the organization has already reached its maximum limit of participants registered for the summer program. “We …
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Jun 12 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Two granddaughters in the field of education have found the perfect way to honor their late grandmother…By creating a scholarship in her name. Sandra Ruiz, a Higher Education Coordinator at San Benito High School, and her sister Jacklyn Chirinos, who teaches Business courses with the Career and Technology …
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Jun 12 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – A Rio Hondo Junior High football player has been invited to attend a football camp in Dublin, Ohio after an impressive showing at a football camp in Midland, Texas over the weekend. Matthew Cuellar, 13, attended the invitation-only Football University (FBU) camp in Midland from …
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Jun 12 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Five individuals were arrested on Saturday after allegedly attempting to steal $1,175.60 worth of merchandise from a local retail store. It was at approximately 7:19 p.m. on June 8 when officers with the San Benito Police Department responded to the Bealls Department Store, located on the 800 block …
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