2013 archive

Calendar of Events (January 16 – January 19)

Date: Thru Mar 1 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Event: Annual Quilt Show featuring the top 2012 18 finalists from the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY Where: Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood, Harlingen More Info: (956) 216-4901 Date: Feb. 9 Event: Valley …

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Amelia Agado Gonzales

SAN BENITO, TX—Amelia Agado Gonzales, 79, of San Benito, TX went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 14, 2013. She was a loyal parishioner of Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic Church; she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren during the summertime; in her spare time she enjoyed working on ceramics, …

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Pablo Gonzales

Pablo Gonzales, 69 of Lozano, TX passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at his residence in Lozano, TX. Pablo was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church and a lifetime resident of Lozano, TX. He is preceded in death by his father, Miguel Gonzales and a sister, Maria Elvia Gonzales. He is survived by …

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’Hounds begin Round 2 in 31-5A with high hopes

Special to the NEWS With the right motivation, teams can do special things. That’s what San Benito Greyhounds boys basketball coach Eddie Abrego is hoping for and so far, the ’Hounds are on the right track. Heading into Tuesday night’s pivotal game against McAllen Memorial, the ’Hounds stood at 15-10 overall and 5-3 in District …

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Police: Man arrested for feeding baby Skullcap was treating flu

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A San Benito man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly assaulting his mother and endangering his nine-month-old baby by giving him non-prescribed herbal drops. It was at approximately 12:50 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, when San Benito police responded to the 1600 block of South McCullough Street in …

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Investigation ongoing in manslaughter case

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Cameron County Sheriff Omar Lucio said on Tuesday that there were no new developments in the shooting death of a Rio Hondo High School senior in late December. An ongoing investigation has not turned up any new leads following the arrest of a 13-year-old suspect charged with manslaughter …

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Vallejo cast in reality TV show in ‘Big D’

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Madelyn Victoria Vallejo is moving on up…literally. Vallejo has a slew of performances lined up before she leaves San Benito for “Big D.” “I’ll be working with a talent agency in Dallas, it’s called Studio 92 and Alima Industries,” said Vallejo on Monday afternoon. “I’ll be a talent …

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Calendar of Events (January 13 – January 15)

Date: Thru Mar 1 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Event: Annual Quilt Show featuring the top 2012 18 finalists from the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY Where: Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood, Harlingen More Info: (956) 216-4901 Date: January 15 Time: 6 …

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Weslaco hands Lady ’Hounds 53-16 defeat

By ANDREA MOSQUEDA Special to the NEWS The San Benito Lady ’Hounds may not have been the victor at Friday’s game against the undefeated Weslaco Lady Panthers, but they didn’t go down without a fight. Jav’ana Gonzales stood behind the basketball hoop Friday night, and the bandage covering her broken nose did nothing to hinder …

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Stock Show to kick off Thursday

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By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS The South Texas Youth Stock Show in San Benito returns in 2013 with a four-day event beginning this week. The stock show will be held Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 17-20, at the San Benito Municipal Fairgrounds off FM 510. “We’re accepting entries from all four counties,” Director of …

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