Dec 06 2011
By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – It’s definitely Christmas time in the city of Rio Hondo with upcoming events coming underway. One in particular will be the Rio Hondo Christmas parade, which will be held on Dec. 17. Every year, the Rio Hondo parade, held down Colorado Avenue, has a different …
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Dec 06 2011
Jesus Leija Garcia, Jr., 39, went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2011. He is preceded in death by his sister Veronica L. Garcia. He is survived by his parents Jesus Garcia and Tomasa L. Garcia, sisters and brothers are Maria G. Garcia, Carmen (Arturo) Garcia, Maggie (Ismael) Farias, Antonio Garcia, Marta Laura …
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Dec 02 2011
By JOE BOCANEGRA & MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ San Benito News San Benito City Commissioners will be considering an action to create a committee to study the possibility of amending the City Charter. According to Mayor Joe H. Hernandez, there are areas that need clarification. “There are a lot of sections in the charter that are very …
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Dec 02 2011
By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS The City of San Benito Planning and Zoning Board discussed Thursday the implications of upgrading the Moody Plaza, located on the 800 block of Sam Houston Boulevard, to another commercial status during a regular meeting. The discussion came after the owner, Joseph Dowey, expressed concern about what he …
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Dec 02 2011
Editor’s Note: Leading up to The Best Tamales in Town contest, the San Benito News will feature in preceding editions articles announcing each of the five judges. This is the second of the five-part series. By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Zeke Padilla Padilla, who has served 11 years as executive director for the San …
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Dec 02 2011
By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS The “Battle of the Arroyo” rivalry video sent by San Benito CISD’s KSBG-TV 17 has made the first cut. The 81-year-old grudge match between the San Benito Greyhounds and Harlingen Cardinals has been named one of the three finalists in the state of Texas for the 2011 Nike …
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Dec 02 2011
Seen are several former City of San Benito officials at Friday’s Centennial celebration honoring the city’s public servants who served in the past. Also attending were Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. and his son, State Rep. Eddie Lucio III. Proclamations or letters of congratulations were then presented to the city from US Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, US Congressman Blake Farenthold, Governor Rick Perry, Sen. Lucio and Rep. Lucio as well as Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos. (Courtesy photos)
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Dec 02 2011
Members of Girl Scout USA Troops 133 and 294 of Greater South Texas are shown during a recent event in which they crossed a ceremonial bridge signifying their completion. They earned certificates, badges, and participated in a reception following the ceremony in which the scouts and their families joined for cake and refreshments. (Photos by T.J. Tijerina)
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Dec 02 2011
SAN BENITO, TX—Alfredo L. Ramos, 74, veteran and welder, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 2, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Ramos was born on March 26, 1937 in Los Indios, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife, Juana Ramos; and his nine children: Elizabeth, Margarita, Luis, Lupita, …
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Dec 02 2011
SAN BENITO, TX—Isabel A. Martinez, 104, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Retama Manor in Harlingen, Texas. She is survived by her children: Ramon (Elena) Martinez of San Benito, Texas; Virginia Rodriguez of Chicago, Illinois; Martina (Raul) Preciado of Aurora, Illinois; Maria De Refugio Martinez of New Mexico; and Bernadina (Pablo+) …
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