Jan 26 2011
San Benito, TX – Juanita P. Casillas, 73, of San Benito, passed away January 25, 2011 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 8, 1937 in San Benito to Ernesto and Matilde G. Peña. She was a loving housewife. Left behind to cherish her memory are five …
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Jan 26 2011
To the Editor, I just got home from the San Benito City Commission meeting that went on tonight (2-1-11), and let me tell you I was very upset as to the way our mayor responded in regards to the logos on the water tower on Williams Road. Right away his comments and smirking laughter on …
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Jan 22 2011
San Benito, TX – Elodia Mancillas Garza, 86, of San Benito, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 12:25 P.M. surrounded by her 13 loving children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Eduardo Garza, her mother, Guadalupe Fernandez Mancillas, her father, Santos Mancillas, her …
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Jan 22 2011
San Benito, TX – Yolanda S. Arellano, 68, passed away on, January 20, 2011, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was a lifetime resident of San Benito. She was preceded in death by her parents Simon and Ofelia Sanchez; a brother Carlos Sanchez; an aunt Minerva Vasquez; four uncles Luis Corkill, Ramiro Corkill, …
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Jan 22 2011
San Benito, TX – Epifania Martinez, 82, of San Benito, Texas entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 18, 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Norma Martinez Lozano and her husband, Rafael Lozano of San Antonio, Texas; and her two sons, George Martinez and his wife, Susan of Denver, Colorado; and Oscar Martinez and …
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Jan 22 2011
BAYTOWN/SAN BENITO, TX—Antonio Moreno, 75, was called home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2011 at home surrounded by family, after a long-term illness. Antonio was born June 5, 1935 in Lyford, TX to Felix and Francisca Mata Moreno. As a young adult, he served in the U.S. Army. During that time he …
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Jan 22 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The stage has been set for Roberto Garza to play in his third NFC championship game in this his 10th season in the NFL, but while he has his mind on Green Bay, and his dreams are in Dallas (site of Super Bowl XLV), his heart remains in …
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Jan 22 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com LOS FRESNOS – Four Los Fresnos teenagers are being held at the Darrell Hester Juvenile Detention Center in San Benito for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy on January 17. The four boys being accused of sodomizing the 15-year-old range from ages 13 to 15-years old. “We received …
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Jan 22 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Police Department is seeking the help of the public to learn the whereabouts of Martin Pineda who is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl, according to a press release. There are two outstanding warrants for 41-year-old Pineda stemming from an incident that occurred on …
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Jan 22 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A woman was arrested in San Benito on Thursday after she was accused of locking her daughter in a closet and only releasing her to eat and attend school, according to recent reports. Leticia Ines, 41, is reportedly being held without bond and has been charged with injury …
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By KREIG KOHL Special to the PRESS On June 28 Port Isabel City Commission held their regular second monthly meeting at the Port Isabel City Hall. Before the meeting began City Manager Jared Hockema spoke to a concerned citizen’s comment on the appointment of Commissioner Alaniz. The citizen was concerned that Alaniz … Continue reading [...]
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com On June 21, 2022, South Padre Island history was made on National Go Skateboarding Day. The South Texas skate scene rallied together to commence the first ever skate competition at the new, and only, skate park on the Island, located at John L Tompkins Park. 14 years ago … Continue reading [...]
By DAVID LOPEZ Special to the PRESS A Cameron County Commissioner’s meeting was held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 21. At the start of the meeting, various residents provided public comments all regarding SpaceX in Boca Chica Beach and the issues of land ownership and road closures. Representative Alex Dominguez began by saying he … Continue reading [...]
By ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com To celebrate International Surfing Day, Saturday June 18, the South Texas Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation revived their 16th Annual Free Children’s Surf Clinic after a two year hiatus due to Covid-19. The annual clinic began 16 years ago after the Surfrider foundation was inspired by “Surfing Magazine” who annually … Continue reading [...]
Special to the PRESS The City of South Padre Island wants visitors and locals to keep their pet’s safety in mind while enjoying the Island this summer. “Friends of Animal Rescue is the Voice of the Animals here on South Padre Island,” said Sherry Pindard, director of Operations and Outreach for Friends of Animal … Continue reading [...]
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