Mar 06 2012
By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS The Lady ’Hounds hosted the Brownsville Rivera Lady Raiders Monday in what was their first district game of the season, and just as expected San Benito’s softball team dominated the field in a 12-0 victory. The win continues to send the message to the Valley that the Lady …
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Mar 06 2012
By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS After starting off district with a win against the Brownsville Rivera Raiders (5-4) the San Benito Greyhound baseball team kept the momentum going this weekend as they participated in the Mike Rodriguez Tournament held in PSJA. The Greyhounds held their own against the top-ranked PSJA Bears with a …
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Mar 06 2012
By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS CORPUS CHRISTI – After dominating the Valley’s best lifters, the San Benito Lady ’Hound powerlifting team headed to Calallen as they faced and conquered new opponents at the Regional Powerlifting Meet. At 97 pounds, Alex Marmolejo placed first in her division with an impressive bench press of 130 …
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Mar 06 2012
SAN BENITO, TX—Mrs. Dorothy Ann Culver passed on to be with her Lord on March 2, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Dorothy was 85 years old and was a lifetime resident of San Benito, Texas. She graduated from San Benito High School in 1945. Dorothy Ann Young married Billy Gene Culver in Harlingen, Tx on …
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Mar 06 2012
Norma Hull was in “jail” Monday during the Western Days festivities at Fun ‘N Sun, in which residents can be “arrested” and only “sprung” if their friends pay a small fine. The proceeds go to a select charity. (Courtesy photo)
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Mar 05 2012
NEWS Staff Report The San Benito News has confirmed that former San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools Joe D. Gonzalez has filed for the Place 4 City Commissioner post, currently held by Celeste Z. Sanchez who has yet to file for reelection. Others who’ve sought to be on the May 12 ballot in the City …
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Mar 02 2012
Date: Thru 2012 Event: San Benito Historical Museum’s Pecan Sale More Info: (956) 245-8094 or email: queentut1940@att.net Date: Thru March 15 Event: American Military Support: Love Our Troops campaign More Info: (956) 425-1549 Date: March 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 5 – 6:30 p.m. Event: Chess Club Where: San Benito Public Library, 101 W. Rose …
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Mar 02 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito Mayor Joe H. Hernandez and City Manager Manuel Lara are scheduled to return Saturday from their trip to China. The two attended a conference as per an invitation extended to the mayor. The event was a two-day economic development conference held from Feb. 23-24 in Shenzhen, described …
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Mar 02 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Minimal though significant activity has been reported prior to the filing deadline for the City of San Benito and the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District (SBCISD) Board of Trustees general elections, which is set for 5 p.m. Monday. City Secretary Lupita Passement said Friday that the Commissioner Place …
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Mar 02 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS San Benito Police Captain Arnold Garcia has announced his retirement after 28 years of service. Garcia had previously been embroiled in controversial incidents that ultimately led to his reassignment from assistant chief to captain, including his highly-publicized indefinite suspension last year for allegedly engaging in political activity while …
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