Dec 13 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The South Texas Youth Stock Show (STYSS) will go on at the City of San Benito Fairgrounds after all, but not exactly as planned. The STYSS is now set for a one-day event on Saturday, Jan. 18. “Normally we are a three-day full blown county fair livestock show …
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Dec 13 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com While many people spend their days leading up to Christmas buying gifts for family and friends, there are a few individuals who dedicate their time to making the holidays a magical experience for the less fortunate. In 2000, Evelon Dale of Harlingen came up with the idea of …
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Dec 13 2013
Date: Ongoing Event: San Benito Historical Society annual fresh Texas pecan sale fundraiser More Info: (956) 399-2502, (956) 245-8094 Date: Thru Dec. 31 Event: American Military Support Operation: RGV Christmas Care Packages More Info: (956) 425-1549 Date: Dec. 14 Time: TBA Event: Longest Lighted Christmas Parade and Bazaar Where: Downtown San Benito, Sam Houston Boulevard …
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Dec 10 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Dr. Ismael Cantu shared a vision on Monday of a more unified and accountable San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. Although acknowledging the likelihood of serving a relatively short tenure as the SBCISD interim superintendent, Cantu said that he’s set high expectations during his stint that include fostering unity …
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Dec 10 2013
NEWS Staff Report A San Benito woman was found dead Tuesday morning after her car was discovered upside down inside a canal. According to Sergeant Johnny Hernandez of the Texas Department of Public Safety, it was at approximately 7:42 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, that DPS troopers located the body of 56-year-old Odilia Cortez. Her car …
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Dec 10 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com An elderly San Benito man lost his house to a fire on Sunday night after flames engulfed the home due to what firefighters indicated was an accident with a wood-burning stove. There is little that now remains of the interior of the home, which is located on the 2900 …
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Dec 10 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com With the Fifth Annual San Benito News “Best Tamales in Town” contest scheduled at noon on Friday, Dec. 13, it is now time to introduce the final two judges. Putting his musical talents to rest while he summons his tamale-eating talents will be internationally-renowned singer Noe Pro. “The …
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Dec 10 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Brownsville Spay and Neuter is currently raising funds to help combat pet overpopulation, a concern shared throughout Cameron County. The funds will be utilized for a number of projects which would help the area’s overflow of homeless animals. Edgar C. Treviño of BSN said pet overpopulation has remained …
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Dec 10 2013
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – The goal for the Rio Hondo Bobcats was to get back to the playoffs and they did just that in 2013. Now, they’re getting some well-deserved props because of it. Headlined by co-newcomer of the year Marco Garate, the Cats had great representation on the …
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Dec 10 2013
SAN BENITO—Juana Ornelas-Paez Perez age 84, went home to be with the Lord December 8, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Her family was her passion, she also had a passion for the word of God. Juanita was a good Samaritan …
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