Ministry helps kids buy shoes for school

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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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American Cocker Spaniel named top dog at contest

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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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QB Club recruiting new members

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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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Taking Pride

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The Aguirre residence, located at the 300 block of Bowie, has been named the San Benito Chamber of Commerce Pride Committee Pride Home of the Month for July. Shown (from l-r) is Bertha Wilson, Tita Aguirre, and Pride Committee representative Debbie Layton. (Photo by Joe Bocanegra)

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Rey Avila named Citizen of the Year for work preserving Conjunto music, heritage

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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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Organizers: ResacaFest attracts thousands

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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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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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EDC establishes Revolving Loan Fund program

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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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Local runners qualify for state

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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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FIRING BACK: Limón responds to budget criticisms

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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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