Dec 03 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Theodore Reed Fehrenbach Jr., known by his pen name T.R. Fehrenbach, died Sunday, Dec. 1, in San Antonio at the age of 88. A native of San Benito, Fehrenbach received widespread acclaim as a historian, author and columnist for the San Antonio Express-News who was perhaps best known …
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Dec 03 2013
Special to the NEWS Last week, La Posada Providencia reached 7,000 clients served in the roughly 25 years of its existence. The milestone comes as La Posada experiences an unexpected surge in the numbers of families seeking emergency shelter and assistance. “We were not expecting to reach the 7,000 client mark this year,” said Program …
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Dec 03 2013
NEWS Staff Report The salary and contract of interim superintendent Dr. Ismael Cantu will be decided by the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees at a special meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5. Scheduled for 6 p.m., trustees are expected to discuss Cantu’s contract and salary in a closed meeting before reconvening in …
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Dec 03 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The future of the South Texas Youth Stock Show remains in question as organizers of the event await an official response from the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District on the use of the Sonny Brazil Agricultural Complex at the San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy. According to Kathy …
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Dec 03 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com In the Rio Grande Valley, tamales and Christmastime go hand in hand. The people of San Benito are no exception, particularly Place 4 San Benito City Commissioner Joe D. Gonzalez. “This is one of the most exciting times that I clearly remember from when I was a little …
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Dec 03 2013
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS As much of an impact as Pedro Coronado, Ricky Rodriguez and Gabriel Vasquez had on the field in 2013, it’s no wonder the three Greyhound players received some big-time recognition at the annual 31-5A All-District football selection meeting. Coronado (defensive end), Rodriguez (defensive line) and Vasquez (kick returner) …
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Dec 03 2013
San Benito High School senior golfer Francisco Guerra won the boys division of the PSJA Individual Golf Tournament on Nov. 22 at Tierra Del Sol golf course in Pharr. Guerra, a member of the Greyhound varsity golf team since his fresmen year, placed first with a score of 75. He is also an All-District selection in the 2011, ’12 and ’13 seasons. Emma Valle, a decorated Lady Greyhound golfer, also took first place in the girls division.
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Dec 03 2013
NEWS Staff Report The San Benito Lady Hounds wrestling team faced the Sharyland Lady Rattlers on Saturday, Nov. 30 in a dual match held at San Benito High School. Esmeralda Rodriguez won her match in the 102-pound weight division, as did Christy Satterfield in the 110-pound division. Winning in the 119-pound division was Heather Rodriguez …
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Dec 03 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. 4 Time: 7 p.m. Event: Narciso Martinez Writers Forum Where: Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center, 225 E. …
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