Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. attended grand opening ceremonies on Tuesday for the new Texas Health and Human Services Office in San Benito, located on 1630 W. Highway 77. Also shown with Lucio are office supervisors. (Staff photos by Michael Rodriguez)
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Oct 23 2011
Midnight fire consumes two San Benito businesses
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Two San Benito businesses went up in flames early Sunday morning, when a fire reportedly ravaged the establishments in what was described as a “total loss.” San Benito Fire Marshal Henry Lopez said that at approximately 12:20 a.m. Oct. 23, a security guard working at La Villita dance hall …
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Oct 22 2011
Greyhounds cruise past Lopez
By STACEY GONZALEZ Special to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhounds’ feared defense had consecutive stops in the first half, including one showing that saw the ’Hounds (4-1 in district) strip the ball from the Brownsville Lopez Lobos and run it back the other way. The Hounds’ unrelenting efforts are what …
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Oct 22 2011
Hawks nab ’Cats, 21-6
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – Any loss is difficult to swallow, especially for a team with as much pride as the Rio Hondo Bobcats and their rowdy fans. Friday night’s defeat at the hands of the Zapata Hawks was no exception for the Bobcats, who fell to the Hawks, …
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Oct 22 2011
Falcons fly high against Rivera
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com BROWNSVILLE – Any time any team scores upwards of 50 points, you can bet there was some high-flying offensive fireworks on display. That was the case Friday night when the Los Fresnos Falcons flew into Brownsville to take on the Rivera Raiders. The result? Falcons 52, Raiders 28. The …
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Oct 21 2011
Two plead guilty in murder-for-hire plot
NEWS Staff Report Two men involved in the March 31 murder for hire plot of Rio Hondo schoolteacher Sonia Perez, allegedly orchestrated by the victim’s husband Julio Cesar Perez, have pled guilty. Thirty-eight year-old Daniel Lopez, the accused triggerman in the crime, was sentenced on Thursday to life in prison without parole. According to reports, …
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Oct 21 2011
Taking Pride
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Oct 21 2011
’HOUND HISTORY: Hounds Take Easy 33-0 Victory
Published October 23, 1961 Editor’s Note: In observance of the 50th anniversary of the 1961 San Benito Greyhounds, the San Benito News will feature in each weekend edition the story that covered the game of that week 50 years ago. This is the game featuring the San Benito Greyhounds vs. the Mission Eagles. San Benito …
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Oct 18 2011
Police department to get new fleet
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Police Department (SBPD) will be receiving a new fleet. City Commissioners approved Tuesday night the purchase of 12 2011 fully-equipped Crown Victorias for the PD, this after concern was expressed recently by San Benito police officers regarding the current units suffering wear and tear. The Crown …
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Oct 18 2011
Conjunto Fest to celebrate 20 years
Special to the NEWS The Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center will host the 20th Annual Conjunto Festival Friday-Sunday, Oct. 21-23. This three-day event is a one of a kind event in the country attracting over 3,500 people for a celebration of live Texas Mexican conjunto music. The 20th Annual Conjunto Festival will honor the women …
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