By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com First United Methodist Church is taking donations to assist San Benito children with the purchase of shoes. “In His Steps” is a ministry the church has implemented for several years. Through the ministry, the church assists San Benito families with the purchase of new shoes for children and teenagers. …
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Jul 20 2012
American Cocker Spaniel named top dog at contest
By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Jo-Jo, an American Cocker Spaniel, was top dog as the first place recipient of the Patriotic Dog and Owner Look-A-Like contest alongside owner Joe Zamarripa. The Spaniel won the contest at the June 30 ResacaFest event, which was later cancelled due to inclement weather and subsequently rescheduled to July …
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Jul 20 2012
QB Club recruiting new members
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Quarterback Club is currently recruiting new members to assist with organizing football game festivities and manning concession stands. According to Rosa “Rosie” G. Leal, new QB Club president, parents of students in grades 7-12 are sought to assist with QB Club sponsored events such as Moms …
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Jul 20 2012
Taking Pride
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Jul 17 2012
Rey Avila named Citizen of the Year for work preserving Conjunto music, heritage
By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com If San Benito is considered the Conjunto capital of the world, it’s largely because Reynaldo Avila helps remind everybody why. His contributions to the city’s musical heritage have helped him land the 2012 San Benito News Citizen of the Year. Avila, 70, is the founder of the Conjunto Music …
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Jul 17 2012
Organizers: ResacaFest attracts thousands
By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS San Benitians were treated to a day of fun, excitement and music as the city finally celebrated ResacaFest on Saturday. Debuting in 2006, the festival celebrated its sixth year of revelry on July 14 with assorted vendor booths and live music. City of San Benito Public Relations Coordinator …
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Jul 17 2012
TEAM CLEAN: Area youth aim to beautify Resaca
By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com You can dub these kids “Team Clean.” That’s exactly what San Benito’s newest community-led organization, Keep Our Resacas Clean, is, after all. Led by 17-year-old Javier Perez of San Benito, the group targets trash buildup on the Resaca banks. With a steady group of about 10 volunteers, mostly San …
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Jul 17 2012
EDC establishes Revolving Loan Fund program
By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Economic Development Cooperation has established a Revolving Loan Fund Program with the assistance of the United States Department of Agricultural – Rural Development. The RLF is a self-sustaining program, according to city officials. An initial pool of money is taken and lent out. From there, the …
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Jul 17 2012
Local runners qualify for state
By COLE AVERY San Benito News Fifteen San Benito track athletes qualified for the state meet of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation’s summer track competitions. Team Dash, San Benito’s track team, had 29 total competitors last weekend at the region two qualifier meet at Sharyland High School Rattler Stadium in Mission. More than half will …
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Jul 13 2012
FIRING BACK: Limón responds to budget criticisms
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ & MONICA ZUÑIGA San Benito News San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón spoke candidly Thursday in an effort to address what he called “misinformation” about the school district, such as a recent budget shortfall, the retire/rehire program and his own performance. Recently, district officials met at a budget workshop, …
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