Dec 16 2014
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS The year 2014 will be known as the season when the San Benito Greyhounds put themselves back on the football map. Under new coach Dan Gomez, the ‘Hounds doubled last season’s win total, claimed a share of the 32-6A district championship and made the playoffs for the first …
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Dec 16 2014
NEWS Staff Report Toni Crane has been selected as the third judge for the annual San Benito News’ Best Tamales in Town contest. Crane is a board-certified paralegal for the State Bar of Texas at the Law Office of Randall P. Crane in San Benito, where she’s worked for 37 years. She is also a …
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Dec 12 2014
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Special to the NEWS It’s tamale season here in the Rio Grande Valley, and John Harth, a long-time winter visitor originally from Chicago IL, says he’s eager to judge the best of the best among local tamale makers at the forthcoming, sixth annual San Benito News “Best Tamales in Town” contest! Harth, …
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Dec 12 2014
By DINA AREVALO Special to the NEWS With the multimillion dollar Water Plant No. 2 still inoperative the city of San Benito faced a new worry Friday after three 10 horsepower pumps were reported out of service at Water Plant No. 1. The issue was brought up Monday during a special city commission meeting which was …
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Dec 12 2014
By DINA AREVALO Special to the NEWS Dr. Marc A. Puig, lone finalist for superintendent of SBCISD, will officially begin on Jan. 5. The San Benito CISD School District Board of Trustees met to consider a contract agreement for lone superintendent finalist at the John F. Barron Administration Building Tuesday. Dr Puig and his wife …
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Dec 12 2014
Special to the NEWS The Annual Angel Tree Toy Drive is set for 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16. President and CEO of the START Center board, Ron Rogers said, “It’s something that START Center staff does to further support the community. It helps kids who otherwise wouldn’t be able to celebrate Christmas.” Angel Tree’s …
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Dec 12 2014
Special to the NEWS Moses has now ascended Mt. Horeb to see the burning bush that has not ignited a fire to the surrounding area. As a shepherd this would have been a concern to the livestock and their livelihood. A fire could have burned up the grazing grounds by which they fed the sheep. …
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Dec 12 2014
Special to the NEWS Local businessman Uvence “Vince” S. Galvan has been selected as the Grand Marshal for the 64th Annual Longest Lighted Christmas Parade, scheduled Saturday at 6 p.m. in downtown San Benito. The announcement was made Friday by Special Events Board Interim Chairman Victor Rosas. The Special Events Board sponsors the Parade in conjunction …
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Dec 12 2014
NEWS Staff Report The San Benito News has named Jacob Lopez as editor. Lopez is a journalist with seven years experience in covering local Valley news, technology and the electronic entertainment industry. In the past, Lopez has written for the Port Isabel-South Padre Press, the Padre Parade and the McAllen Monitor’s entertainment page. In addition …
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Dec 09 2014
By DINA AREVALO Special to the NEWS Two months after an auto accident disabled the traffic signal at the intersection of McCullough and Stenger Streets, the city of San Benito is still weighing traffic control options. Since the Oct. 8 incident, traffic at the intersection has been governed by temporary stop signs as well as a …
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