Oct 28 2011
Published October 30, 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. Falfurrias. San Benito News FALFURRIAS …
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Oct 28 2011
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Oct 27 2011
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Longtime Berta Cabaza Middle School teacher Sandra Tumberlinson was arraigned Thursday morning on class “C” misdemeanor charges of “assault by physical contact” – allegations which stem from an early October incident involving a student. According to an affidavit of complaint obtained by the News via an open records request …
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Oct 25 2011
By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS San Benito is mourning the loss of 23-year-old Angel Gaytan, who was involved in a fatal crash early Sunday morning. According to Trooper Johnny Hernandez of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the incident occurred at approximately 4 a.m. near FM 2520 south of FM 800 just …
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Oct 25 2011
By CARLOS GONZALEZ Special to the NEWS Tradition. It’s a familiar word that’s becoming the perfect way to describe the San Benito Lady Greyhound volleyball program. After a big district win against the Hanna Eagles this past Saturday, the Lady ’Hounds finished their regular season in second place in District 32-5A and will head to …
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Oct 25 2011
By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS Twenty years ago, Chelo Gonzalez saw San Benito going through a time of hardship and decided it was time to do something about it. Wife of the late Mayor Cesar Gonzalez, Chelo, 80, was one of three who founded the San Benito Food Pantry to help those families …
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Oct 25 2011
NEWS Staff Report The South Texas Adult Resource and Training (START) Center will hold the 2011 Freddy Fender Humanitarian Awards on Thursday, Oct. 27 in Rancho Viejo. The Freddy Fender Humanitarian Awards is an annual fundraiser for the START Center that’s designed for those who, through various forms, promoted humanitarianism throughout the regional community. Want …
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Oct 25 2011
NEWS Staff Report It’s that time of year again as the San Benito High School Student Council will hold the annual homecoming parade on Thursday, Oct. 27. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will feature walking or marching groups as well as floats. All entries are school-related organizations. Exceptions include: Boys and Girls …
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Oct 25 2011
By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS It can be said that the best things come to those who wait. That was the general feeling this past Saturday morning as assorted San Benito CISD board members, city dignitaries and the general public gathered for the Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary dedication ceremony. The ceremony was a …
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Oct 23 2011
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Two San Benito businesses went up in flames early Sunday morning, when a fire reportedly ravaged the establishments in what was described as a “total loss.” San Benito Fire Marshal Henry Lopez said that at approximately 12:20 a.m. Oct. 23, a security guard working at La Villita dance hall …
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