Dec 10 2013
Zenaida R. Lincon, 72, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on December 6, 2013. To our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, you will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Beatriz Ramirez; her sisters, Eloisa Nieto and Luisa Ramirez; and her brothers: Margarito Ramirez, Jose Garcia, and Roberto Ramirez. …
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Dec 10 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. 12 Time: 7 p.m. Event: La Virgen De Guadaliberty: Tepeyac En Aztlán by Nephtalí De León Where: …
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Dec 06 2013
LA FERIA, TEXAS—Harry Haruo Shimotsu, 93, beloved widower of Machiko H. Shimotsu, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 30, 2013 to join his most precious Machi in eternal life. Born in Hidalgo, Texas, he was the last surviving member of six children of Uichi and Takako Shimotsu. Harry was born a farmer and …
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Dec 06 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Jay Cantu has a voice made for radio, and like most San Benitians, a taste for tamales. As the third of five judges announced for the Fifth Annual San Benito News “Best Tamales in Town” contest, which is scheduled for 12 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, Cantu will harness his experience …
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Dec 06 2013
Special to the NEWS San Benito’s 63rd annual Christmas Parade and Bazaar is scheduled on Saturday, Dec. 14, under the direction of the Special Events Board. Participating novelty float entries will be judged on “A Cowboy Christmas” theme, with prize money and trophies to be awarded in three places in each of the categories including …
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Dec 06 2013
Special to the NEWS The Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center will present internationally renowned Chicano poet, artist, muralist and playwright Nephtalí De León, writer of “La Virgen De Guadaliberty: Tepeyac En Aztlán,” in a discussion of “A Virgin for Our Times: Activista, Del Altar a las Calles.” The event is scheduled for 7 p.m., Thursday, …
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Dec 06 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Citizens of San Benito have reported spotting dead fish floating along the banks of the resaca, an incident similar to one that occurred over two years ago. A similar happening occurred in February 2011, in which hundreds of dead fish were observed floating near the bands of the …
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Dec 06 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The Boys and Girls Club of San Benito, in partnership with the Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department, is preparing to put on a Christmas celebration for the members of the club, but they are seeking help to the community to help make the event a success. “Really, that …
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Dec 06 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. 7 Time: 6 p.m. Event: Stars of San Benito High School Showcase Where: Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts …
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Dec 03 2013
Dr. Raul Garza, Jr, 82, passed away in the early morning hours of November 26, 2013. A man known for his compassion and humility, he was a soldier, a husband, a father, an avid Longhorn fan, a pharmacist, a public servant, a beloved member of his community and, most importantly, a physician. He will be …
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