Oct 07 2014
[slideshow_deploy id=’15848′] By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com As the 85th Battle of the Arroyo approaches, fans and athletes of both sides of this bitter rivalry – the San Benito Greyhounds and the Harlingen Cardinals – prepare for battle on the gridiron … and apparently storefronts. Greyhounds cheerleaders and fans, along with those on the Cardinals’ …
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Oct 07 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com In the ongoing war against mosquitoes, local communities have struck a critical blow against the blood-thirsty pests. City of San Benito Code Enforcement Director John Rodriguez says that the city recently finished its second round of spraying. “Schedules have been running at either 4 or 5 in the morning, or …
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Oct 07 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com LAGUNA VISTA – While a man in Dallas fights for his life against the Ebola virus, thousands are dying in West Africa. Beko Mantein, a pharmacist and member of Christ’s Harbor Church in Laguna Vista wants to help by donating items that will help combat the spread of Ebola in …
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Oct 04 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Arnold Padilla confirmed Friday that, after nearly 10 years with the San Benito Public Housing Authority, he will resign from his executive director position effective Oct. 31. Citing a new opportunity, Padilla said, “I submitted my 30-day notice of resignation from the Housing Authority.” For now, Padilla said it’s most …
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Oct 04 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and in observance of which, the office of Cameron County District Attorney Luis V. Saenz is distributing purple label ribbons and bumper stickers. They are also putting up Survivors Speak displays at the Cameron County Courthouse in Brownsville (The Dancy Building) and the Joe …
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Oct 04 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – City of Rio Hondo officials confirmed this week that Chief Weldon Matlock of the Rio Hondo Police Department has stepped down from his post. Currently, RHPD Sergeant Victor Tamayo is assigned as interim police chief. “Mr. Matlock – he moved on to another job,” said Rio Hondo …
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Oct 04 2014
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS Many wondered just how the San Benito Greyhounds would fare against the district’s best. Thus far, they scored two big wins and endured two double-digit losses. But on Friday night against a tough Los Fresnos squad, the ’Hounds provided an answer loud and clear: This isn’t the Greyhound …
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Oct 04 2014
Special to the NEWS José Luis Ayala is one of four recipients to be honored at the 2014 Freddy Fender Humanitarian Awards. Born in Brownsville in 1949 as the fourth of six children, Ayala’s family sold tacos and raspas to the workers of the fruit packing warehouse on Frontón. Ayala has earned recognition for his …
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Oct 04 2014
By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito High School Flamenco Ensemble is slated to perform at the Freddy Fender Humanitarian Awards Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 9. “We are very happy,” Flamenco Ensemble Director Jorge Mascorro said of his students. Speaking in Spanish, Mascorro noted, “They considered them [the band] and invited us. Every year, …
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Oct 03 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com When faced with potentially controversial matters, it’s incumbent upon public servants and elected officials to get in front of whatever scandal has them terrified. Otherwise, a veritable minefield awaits those who practice secrecy. Denials can so easily turn to lies, and lies lead only to public distrust, which spells …
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