Dec 08 2023
NEWS Staff Report Two traditional Resaca City holiday events are slated for this weekend. Firstly, the Rotary Club of San Benito is hosting its Third Annual Christmas at the Park event on Sunday, December 10, at 1 p.m. This event is open to the community and features many activities specifically for children and adults young …
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Dec 08 2023
As previously reported in the NEWS, on November 20, 2023 burglary of vehicle incidents and the illegal usage of credit cards allegedly obtained from those burglaries were reported to the San Benito Police Department (SBPD) for follow up. Photographs of the suspect were obtained and circulation of these photos was made on several social media …
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Dec 08 2023
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS The San Benito CISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting last week where they received the results of their yearly audit report from an outside agency. The 15-minute meeting is an annual necessity where district leaders are informed of any deficiencies or potential issues within the financial …
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Dec 08 2023
By RICARDO MADRIGAL Special to the NEWS The San Benito bore witness to the killings of an untold number of people of Mexican descent in the early 1900’s at the hands of the Texas Rangers, law enforcement, and state-sanctioned vigilante groups. Today, a state historical marker memorializes this aspect of San Benito’s history and stands …
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Dec 08 2023
By RENE TORRES Ruthella Potter gained a coveted job as a photographer while stationed at Maxwell Field, Alabama. Ruthella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Potter of San Benito, was assigned to the base photo section. It took, however, additional training to earn a spot in the Public Affairs Division—requiring four years of experience behind …
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Dec 01 2023
NEWS Staff Report San Benito is reflecting on the passing of two community luminaries this week. The San Benito education and volunteer communities are mourning the sudden loss of popular former teacher and ex-San Benito CISD Board Trustee, Mary Lou (M.L.) Garcia, age 70. Garcia was found unresponsive in her home late Tuesday afternoon by …
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Dec 01 2023
The City of San Benito is inviting the public to officially welcome its recently hired City Manager, Fred Sandoval. This event will take place 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum, located at 250 E. Heywood St. Sandoval, who has been on the job since the San Benito City …
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Dec 01 2023
According to a Cameron County Sheriff’s Office report, on Saturday, November 25, 2023, Cameron County Sheriff Deputies responded to a residence in the San Benito area regarding an alleged assault. Upon arrival, sheriff deputies made contact with a reported male victim who indicated that his girlfriend, identified as Kassandra Hernandez, allegedly assaulted him. Sheriff Deputies …
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Dec 01 2023
By RAY QUIROGA publisher@sbnewspaper.com Cameron County Precinct 3 Constable Adrian Gonzalez is putting his talent for music on display for a worthy cause on Saturday, December 2, 2023. In conjunction with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2410 and the Constable’s office, Gonzalez is presenting a Holiday Tunes for Toys concert, slated between 12-6 …
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Dec 01 2023
The City of San Benito Cultural Arts Department (CAD) is presenting its annual Castilian Roses In December exhibition; which, this year, is coinciding with the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum’s 5th year of opening its doors. This exhibition commemorates the wondrous legend of La Virgen de Guadalupe that dates back to December 12, 1531, when …
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