Thousands needy for food overwhelm pantry

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Growth is often considered synonymous with progress, but for the San Benito Food Pantry, a 269 percent increase of families lining up for a free meal is a sign of growing economic hardship. Every Wednesday morning, the pantry, an agency of the Rio Grande Valley Food Bank and a …

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Cancer-stricken officer back at work

Mayor Joe H. Hernandez and San Benito Police Officer Guadalupe Ayala

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Officer Guadalupe Ayala celebrated his 50th birthday on the job Tuesday, all the while continuing his fight with cancer. Although still enduring chemotherapy treatment two months after the 20-year veteran of the San Benito Police Department (SBPD) was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer, Ayala returned to light duty …

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300 sixth graders remember 9/11

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Many of them were too young to remember, but for the sixth grade students at Berta Cabaza Middle School (BCMS), paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks was simply the right thing to do. “The terrorists did so many horrible things, …

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City observes 10th anniversary of 9/11

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By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS The crowd rose as one when the flag was raised. A few saluted, showing honor for all that it represented. Late Sunday afternoon, San Benito city leaders, firefighters, police and EMS, including authorities from surrounding local agencies, attended the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, …

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Centennial Chamber business luncheon slated Wednesday

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Special to the NEWS The San Benito Chamber of Commerce will host a public luncheon Wednesday, Sept. 14, as part of the city’s Centennial Celebration. “We are bringing the business community together,” said Zeke Padilla, president of the chamber. “The Centennial marks the 100th anniversary of the city’s incorporation,” he said, adding that it is …

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Writers Forum to host readings, book signing social

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Special to the NEWS The Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center will host its first-ever anthology, featuring the works of a local writers’ forum here on Sept. 16. Humor, introspection, reflection and color are utilized in the unique collection of short stories and poetry in the anthology. The event, with a social that is open to …

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Early release scheduled for Sept. 16

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Special to the NEWS San Benito CISD will be dismissing students early on Friday, Sept. 16 in an effort to allow parents an opportunity to attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences. Students will be dismissed according to the following schedule: • Pre-kinder (AM) students will start at their normal time and will be released at 10:30 a.m. …

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Football Feature: Battle of the Arroyo

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The San Benito Greyhounds and Harlingen Cardinals are shown during the 82nd annual Battle of the Arroyo at Boggus Stadium in Harlingen, where the Cards were victorious by a score of 49-7. In every mid-week edition, one team will be selected for a photo spread – featuring the San Benito Greyhounds, the Los Fresnos Falcons, or the Rio Hondo Bobcats. This week’s feature is only available online at www.sbnewspaper.com (Photos by T.J. Tijerina)

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Church treats emergency crews on 9/11 anniversary

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The 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 reminded members of the First Presbyterian Church of the heroic and sacrificial actions of New York police, EMS and firefighters. Church members also expressed appreciation to the San Benito police and fire departments as well as EMS personnel for their readiness to serve the community in any emergency 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In recognition of as much, the church family brought many items to church on Sunday, Sept. 11, in which patriotic trays were assembled and delivered to the various stations in San Benito. Shown is Lupita Z. Abrego, Abby De Leon, firefighter Caleb Silva, Zach De Leon, Grandma Betsy Holbert, and Judy Jennings. (Courtesy photo)

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Hornets to host ‘Hounds in Corpus Christi

LJ Garcia

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com CORPUS CHRISTI – This writer wouldn’t want to be on the Flour Bluff football team on Friday, Sept. 16. That’s when the San Benito Greyhounds (1-1) will ride into Corpus Christi to take on the hustlin’ Hornets (0-3) for week three action. The Greyhounds are coming off a painful …

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