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Lopez reprimanded on bunker gear, speaking to media By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Assistant City Manager Arturo Rodriguez spoke candidly Tuesday in response to San Benito Fire Marshal Henry Lopez’s concerns about whether the city’s 26 firefighters are enough to adequately service the population. Lopez, who recently spoke to the News as a member …
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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Justice of the Peace David Garza reported Tuesday that the pre-trial hearing in the case involving assault allegations levied by a Berta Cabaza Middle School student on longtime teacher Sandra Tumberlinson may be scheduled for the month of November. Garza said he was unable to confirm a date due …
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By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS Ask any Catholic parishioner in or around San Benito, and they’ll tell you that Margarito Galvan Briones inspired them at one point in their life. Throughout his life, Briones, 84, lived to serve the country, the church, and the community before his recent death in October. Family members …
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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Call it an attempt to reach the people. Every first Tuesday of the month, Luis Buentello, casework specialist for Congressman Blake Farenthold’s office will be stationed at the San Benito Municipal Building to address questions and/or concerns from the community. Buentello, who spoke to citizens of San Benito Tuesday …
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By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE – The Brownsville Hanna Golden Eagles (3-6 overall) are predicted to get their tail feathers kicked this week when they take on the San Benito Greyhounds. The last of the 32-5A district games, fans of both sides are eagerly expecting a dogfight of epic proportions. The ’Hounds …
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By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – If the Rio Hondo Bobcats net the Port Isabel Tarpons this Friday, it could earn the black and gold the coveted 32-3A district title. The only problem is the same can be said for the Tarpons, who will also be fighting for at least a …
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By STACEY GONZALEZ Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE – Coming off a well-deserved win, the Los Fresnos Falcons are hungry for more. Standing in their way for as much will be the Brownsville Porter Cowboys, who just came off a tough 49-14 loss Friday at the hands of the San Benito Greyhounds. In a 44-14 …
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A Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts karate demonstration was held Oct. 15 at the Market Days in San Benito. Students from Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts include Bianca Lopez, Julissa Nino, Roger Saenz, Matthew Gevarra, Daniela Nino, Gabriela Nino and Sensei Juan Zapata. Students participated in a karate demonstration for the public, demonstrating karate technique, weapons, self-defense, kata (forms) and sparring. (Courtesy photos)
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Shown are the many spooky Halloween sights on Monday, when trick or treaters visited the San Benito News office for candy and people decorated their homes in Halloween paraphernalia. (Staff photos)
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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com On Friday and Saturday, Danny Trejo was a MexiCAN. The 67-year-old veteran actor, who starred in “Machete” alongside Jessica Alba and Michelle Rodriguez, has developed quite the cult following in his 20-plus year career in Hollywood. But Trejo – who has worked with Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and …
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