Nov 18 2011
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS In 1936, the Churches of Christ began an institution that originated from a simple idea of helping children and has since changed thousands of lives as a result Indeed, Sunny Glen Children’s Home had much to celebrate during its 75th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 5. The orphanage, which …
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Nov 18 2011
By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS A large liquid propane leak near the Port of Brownsville was reported Tuesday following an explosion earlier that morning, injuring at least one person and prompting the evacuation of nearby residents and businesses. According to Cameron County Emergency Management Coordinator Humberto Barrera, the spill occurred approximately between 9:30-10 …
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Nov 18 2011
Published Nov. 20, 1961 Editor’s Note: In observance of the 50th anniversary of the 1961 San Benito Greyhounds, the San Benito News will feature in each weekend edition the story that covered the game of that week 50 years ago. This is the game featuring the San Benito Greyhounds vs. the Rio Grande City Rattlers. …
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Nov 18 2011
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The Aug. 1 tire fire near La Paloma has led the Texas Attorney General’s office to charge the owner of Waldrep Salvage, Bobby Ray Waldrep, with several violations of the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, according to a lawsuit the AG’s office filed against Waldrep on Nov. 10. The …
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Nov 15 2011
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The shrouded figure stands in a position familiar to many. She appears to be cupping something in her hands, perhaps what some believe to be the “sacred heart.” Indeed, the Virgin Mary has for years – centuries – evoked a sense of spirituality, be it new or renewed, among …
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Nov 15 2011
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Investigators with the San Benito Police Department (SBPD) await the results of a pathologist’s examination before determining the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a teenage boy on Saturday, Operations Chief Martin Morales reported Monday. Morales said it was at approximately 11:30 a.m. Saturday when San Benito police first …
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Nov 15 2011
By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS Commemorative bricks with the names of local veterans who served their country were placed at the San Benito Veteran’s War Memorial this past Thursday. The bricks were being sold as a fundraiser for $100 each, this to help the San Benito Veterans Advisory Board pay for the granite …
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Nov 15 2011
Special to the NEWS Bass Pro Shops, recently named as one of the “Top 10 Hottest Brands in America” by Advertising Age magazine, will celebrate its 58th store’s grand opening Thursday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Nov. 20. The store will open at 8 a.m. Thursday and at 9 a.m. (normal opening hours) Friday and Saturday …
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Nov 12 2011
By CRISTINA M. GARCIA Special to the NEWS During a twist of emotions, there was one definite goal consuming Bobby Morrow Stadium, the bi-district title. The Edinburg Bobcats wanted it and so did the San Benito Greyhounds. But in the end it belonged to the purple and gold. This was not just an ordinary win; …
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Nov 12 2011
By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS – The Rio Hondo Bobcats defeated the Lyford Bulldogs on Friday at Leo Aguilar Stadium with a final score of 27-14, thus getting past the first round of the playoffs and securing its first bi-district title since 2005. Coming into the game were two offensive powerhouses …
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