Jan 22 2011
To the Editor, The times I have used the Heaven Trail Park I have enjoyed the walks and jogging, I do. I think it’s a good venue for the people who want to exercise. The community needs it. But lately the experience has not been good. There is too much dog feces at too many …
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Jan 19 2011
By JOE R. BOWLING, JR. Special to the NEWS It won’t be long now before the San Benito High School softball team swings back into action as Head Coach Elias Martinez and company set forth to make another run at the playoffs and a District 32-5A crown. Now entering his 13th season as the head …
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Jan 19 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has announced a huge improvement in the number of participants in the Shop San Benito campaign. “Our program started in November, but we are just one of many factors in the economy. Our program draws attention to our retailers and our …
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Jan 19 2011
Stories of Love By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com When thinking of some of the greatest love stories of all time, many great stories come to mine, such as Romeo and Juliet, Odysseus and Penelope, Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler. It is rare when a story about actual individuals embody just about every trait …
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Jan 19 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito City Commission took no action regarding the selection of an attorney at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Item eight on the agenda was the discussion on review of proposals submitted by area law firms in hopes of representing the city. However, citing short …
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Jan 19 2011
Community Corner By SCARLET O’ROURKE Special to the NEWS It’s been said that, “life is two-riffic with twins,” and for two sports-loving boys like Rick and Rodrick Rodriguez, that saying never rings more true than when they’re having fun at the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of San Benito. For the past five years, the 10-year-old …
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Jan 19 2011
San Benito, TX: Alberto “Beto” C. Garcia passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family on Monday, January 17, 2011. Alberto was born on April 28, 1927 in Rio Hondo, Texas to Manuel and Teresa C. Garcia. He was a lifetime resident of San Benito, Texas; he worked for March …
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Jan 19 2011
The 2011 Cowgirl Competition as part of the Cameron County Fair and Livestock Show was held Jan. 15 inside Los Fresnos High School, the results of which had the Cowgirl crown go to Christine Nott – Town & Country 4H; First runner-up – Caitlin Lindsay – Los Fresnos FFA, Second runner-up – Rebecca Goad – Highland Hustlers 4H. Crowned Junior Cowgirl was Gentry McGee – Los Fresnos 4H; First runner-up – Tayler Mancillas – Los Fresnos FFA, Second runner-up – Morgan Waters – Riverside 4H. Petite Cowgirl went to Caitlyn Cruz – Los Fresnos 4H; First runner-up – Abigail Maldonado – La Feria 4H, Second runner-up – Jenika Martinez – Riverside 4H. (Courtesy photo)
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Jan 14 2011
By JOE R. BOWLING, JR. Special to the NEWS I have been fortunate now to cover three major events regarding the National Basketball Association and each will carry memories that will last for the rest of my life. From my first taste at the NBA Draft in Toronto back in 1995 to a season opener …
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Jan 14 2011
By JOE R. BOWLING, JR. Special to the NEWS A great start on the road Tuesday night had the San Benito Greyhounds on their way to evening their 32-5A District record to 2-2. Leading after a quarter and controlling the game through the mid-way point of the second, the ’Hounds appeared on their way before …
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