By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com El Bebop Kid, San Benito’s very own Baldemar Huerta better known as Freddy Fender, has recently been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for his 1975 hit, “Wasted Days and Wasted Nights.” Fender joins an elite group of recording artists who in 2012 will share the honor of …
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Nov 22 2011
Community aids pantry with holiday donations
By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS This Thanksgiving, the San Benito Food Pantry plans to buzz with activity. Volunteers are busily packing food and stacking boxes to meet with the demands of this holiday week. Specifically, the pantry is currently accepting donations for Thanksgiving week. The office is filled with stacks of canned items, …
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Nov 22 2011
Housing Authority’s turkey luncheon satisfies
By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS The San Benito Housing Authority (SBHA) held its annual Thanksgiving Luncheon for tenants and staff on Tuesday at its Palmville headquarters, located on 1400 N. Reagan St. The luncheon, already in its sixth year, has been one of the highlights of the holiday season for the residents, and …
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Nov 22 2011
NJROTC cadets collect thousands of canned goods, donate 152 turkeys
Special to the NEWS November turned out to be a very rewarding month for San Benito NJROTC cadets. During this holiday period, the cadets wanted to accomplish something special for the San Benito community and did so by taking to the streets at Treasure Hills and other San Benito housing areas collecting canned food …
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Nov 18 2011
City to celebrate Centennial with music fest
Special to the NEWS A free, community-wide two-day music festival is planned Nov. 25-26 to celebrate the City of San Benito’s Centennial of Incorporation. Highlighting the event will be Grammy Award Winner Ruben Ramos and the Mexican Revolution. The event site is Plaza de San Benito at the 200 block of Stenger Street, near the …
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Nov 18 2011
Bass Pro Shops attract over 9,500 to new store
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com HARLINGEN – The stars were out Wednesday and Thursday for the grand opening ceremonies of Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Harlingen, including three-time Super Bowl champion and former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jay Novacek, 2012 Miss Texas USA Brittany Booker, and the Black Widow herself – billiards pro …
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Nov 18 2011
Sunny Glen celebrates 75th anniversary
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS In 1936, the Churches of Christ began an institution that originated from a simple idea of helping children and has since changed thousands of lives as a result Indeed, Sunny Glen Children’s Home had much to celebrate during its 75th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 5. The orphanage, which …
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Nov 18 2011
Propane spill prompts evacuations
By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS A large liquid propane leak near the Port of Brownsville was reported Tuesday following an explosion earlier that morning, injuring at least one person and prompting the evacuation of nearby residents and businesses. According to Cameron County Emergency Management Coordinator Humberto Barrera, the spill occurred approximately between 9:30-10 …
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Nov 18 2011
Taking Pride
The Huerta residence, located on the 300 block of Hunter’s Ridge, has been named the San Benito Chamber of Commerce Pride Committee Pride House of the Month for November. Shown (from l – r) are homeowners Alfredo Huerta, Juanita Huerta, and Pride Representative Debbie Layton. (Photo by Joe Bocanegra)
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Nov 18 2011
Grandest of Openings: Bass Pro Shops
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