Alexandrea Bailey

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Maria R. Cantu

Maria R. Cantu

Maria R. Cantu, 74, of San Benito, Texas, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen, Texas. After 20 years of teaching in Soledad, California, Maria retired and moved back to her native San Benito. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Cantu. She is survived by …

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Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross

Shown are scenes from Friday afternoon’s Stations of the Cross as conducted by parishioners of St. Benedict Catholic Church in San Benito. (Staff photos by Jerry Rodriguez)

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Calendar of Events (April 8-April 10)

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Date: Thru May 11 Event: Angels Pet Rescue+ Raffle: Seven Sets of Pearl Earrings for Mother’s Day Where: Brownsville Animal Shelter, 416 FM 511 in Omito More Info: (956) 371-7320 or email llaneyll@aol.com Date: April 7 Event: Valley International Christian Center Easter Egg Hunt Where: 1000 W. Bus. Hwy 77 in San Benito, between Lack’s …

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Man survives train accident

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By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Authorities said the driver of a cement truck was fortunate to walk away with his life after being struck by a train in San Benito on Wednesday. According to Public Information Officer J.J. Treviño of the Brownsville Police Department (BPD), which responded to the accident along with San Benito …

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Officials mum on fire marshal’s suspension

Henry Lopez and Arturo Rodriguez

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com City of San Benito officials tasked with supervising emergency departments have remained mum regarding the indefinite suspension of Fire Marshal Henry Lopez. Lopez appealed his suspension Thursday, claiming it is the result of growing animosity between him and Assistant City Manager Arturo Rodriguez, who oversees the fire department. And …

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’Hounds extend win streak to five, Ladies ground Falcons

Jacob Puente

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com They’ve done it again. After suffering a losing skid despite opening the season on impressive terms, the San Benito Greyhounds have redeemed themselves by managing to put together a five-game winning streak, placing the ’Hounds squarely in contention for a spot in the playoffs and for the number two …

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SBHS chess team heads to nationals

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The state champion San Benito High School chess team has a date with destiny Thursday, when they’ll be departing from Valley International Airport in Harlingen to Minneapolis, MN, the site of the 2012 National High School Championships. According to a San Benito CISD press release, the team will leave …

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Pulse Athletics

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Pulse Athletics All-Stars competed at the Redline Cheer and Dance Nationals on Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1 in San Antonio. The level one All-Stars earned third place in a strong junior division. The level three All-Stars took national championship honors in the senior co-ed small squad division. They will be competing in Corpus Christi on April 14 at the World Spirit Championships. Also, on Monday, April 9, Pulse Athletics will host a showcase of all its classes including tumbling, karate, dance and cheer. The public is welcome to attend the event, slated for 6:30 p.m. at 875 S. Sam Houston Blvd., Suite C. (Photos by Vince Galvan)

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Chamber holds luncheon

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The San Benito Chamber of Commerce held a luncheon Wednesday in which the guest speaker, Precinct 3 Cameron County Commissioner David A. Garza, was on-hand and discussed the development of recent projects and the completion of others, including street repairs and the work on I69. Also in attendance were Chamber of Commerce board members, city officials and area businessmen. (Photos by T.J. Tijerina)

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SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT: Snapshots capture train collision with cement truck

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Shown is the scene of an accident involving a train that collided with a cement truck Wednesday afternoon just south of San Benito and north of Rancho Viejo. The driver of the cement truck was said to sustain injuries, the extent of which remains unknown. (Staff photos by Jerry Rodriguez)

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