2013 archive

Maria Margarita Torres Treviño

SAN BENITO—Maria Margarita Torres Treviño went on to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ at the age of 70 on May 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother Camila Perez Torres and father Leopoldo Torres and her sister Andrea Torres Peña. She is survived by her husband Carlos Treviño and …

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Calendar of Events (May 8 – May 11)

Date: May 11 Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for mariachi dance, 8 p.m. to 12 midnight for dance Event: Catholic Daughters of the Americas Mother’s Day Dance More Info: (956) 245-3444 or (956) 491-9521 Date: May 11 Time: 3:30 p.m. Event: The Valley Byliners presents: Elizabeth Miller, a forensic pathologist for Cameron Country, on …

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First Graders’ Field Trip

Carlos Gonzales’ first grade class from Rangerville Elementary is seen Monday at the San Benito News office, where students were treated to a tour of the facility and learned about the publication’s operations. (Staff photo by Michael Rodriguez)

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San Benito bests Edinburg North, advances to regional quarterfinals

Special to the NEWS EDINBURG — With most of the talk about Edinburg North’s big bats, some might’ve wondered if the San Benito Lady ’Hounds could match them. That question was answered resoundingly: The Lady ’Hounds’ lineup can be pretty tough, too. The girls pounded out 14 hits, got hot from the get-go and saw …

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Lady Hounds come back to edge Edinburg North, 3-2

Special to the NEWS When the going gets tough, nobody in purple panics. Down 2-1 to a hard-hitting Edinburg North club, the Lady ’Hounds executed down the stretch to rally for a 3-2 win on Friday night in Game 1 of their Class 5A area round best-of-three series at Lady ’Hound Field. With the win, …

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PRINCIPAL CHANGES: Weaver, Moon vacate posts at SBHS, Ed Downs

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com There may be a few new faces at San Benito CISD campuses following the retirement, resignation and possible reassignments of principals. Citing her desire to step down since the 2011-2012 school year, San Benito High School Principal Delia Weaver said Wednesday that she plans to retire on June 30. …

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9-1-1 fee increases to be implemented

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Calling 9-1-1 may soon cost a little bit more. The Cameron County Emergency Communication District has announced that there will be changes coming to its Emergency Telephone Number Service, 9-1-1, in the near future. “Over the last few years, the U.S. government (and other entities) have expressed interest …

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CONSIDER THIS: The City Secretary formerly known as…

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com I try to make my telephone conversations and meetings with public servants, elected officials, business professionals and trusted sources as enjoyable and comfortable an interview as possible. Understand that given the somewhat negative connotation associated with the media, news reporters often find it difficult getting certain folks to open …

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Sanchez pleads not guilty in bus driver’s death

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Felipe Sanchez Jr. plead not guilty Wednesday to intoxication manslaughter, a charge which stems from the death of a school bus driver who was killed while on his way to work in San Benito. At an arraignment hearing Wednesday in the 107th State District Court in Brownsville, Sanchez, 21, …

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Former RHPD officer imprisoned on gun charges

Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE – Armando Duenez, 31, has been ordered to federal prison following his convictions for conspiracy to export firearms and failure to appear, United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced Wednesday. Duenez, who pleaded guilty Jan. 30, was employed as a police officer with the Rio Hondo Police Department during the offense. …

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