Jun 21 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com People of Earth, say “Hello” to Adios Pluto, a four-member outfit who’s main goal is to distinguish themselves from other bands in the area by making good music. “(Our sound) is very indie rock. The songs are kind of fast. We have a couple of ballads,” said frontman …
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Jun 21 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Chamber of Commerce will be holding its Seventh Annual Kids Fish tournament at the Heavin Resaca Trail on Saturday, June 25 from 4-8 p.m. “The categories are the same as every year.” said Chamber President Zeke Padilla. “We have three age groups, and there will …
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Jun 21 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Resaca Fest is scheduled for Sunday, July 3, and it is looking to be another fun-filled event for the whole family. “We scheduled the event on Sunday this year because of all the other events that will be going on that weekend, and also for the people leaving, …
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Jun 21 2011
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – Prepare for some fun in the sun. The First Annual Arroyo Days celebration will be held Saturday, June 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the grounds of Rio Hondo City Hall, located on 121 N. Arroyo Blvd. in Rio Hondo. Sponsored by the City …
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Jun 21 2011
Special to the NEWS Thirty-eight-year-old Robin Haus of San Benito felt like she was running out of time and options in her battle with acute lymphocytic leukemia, so she made that dreaded call to somebody she hoped could find homes for two of her dogs. Robin no longer is responding to treatment, and her last …
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Jun 21 2011
The 2011-12 Rotary Club of San Benito Board of Directors was installed during the club’s annual installation banquet held last Thursday at the San Benito Funeral Home. Seen here is President-Elect, Rebecca Berry; incoming President, Rene Munoz; Master of Ceremonies Neil Murphy, Director at Large & Sergeant-at-Arms, Bertha Wilson; Director at Large & Vocational Service, Tim Trapp; Treasurer, Lionel Betancourt; Secretary, Ros Salmeron;. Not shown is Vice President, Bill Weekley; Past President, Rolando Monsevalles and Director at Large & International Service Director, George Gomez. (Courtesy photo by Charlie Wilson)
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Jun 17 2011
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Jun 17 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – Rio Hondo City Administrator Arturo Prida was terminated Tuesday night following a unanimous vote of the Rio Hondo City Commission. As first reported by the News on sbnewspaper.com Wednesday, the decision to terminate Prida came from items 14 and 15 on the agenda. “It was …
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Jun 17 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com In 2008, San Benito Police Officer Guadalupe Ayala was diagnosed with colon cancer. Ever resilient, he was able to overcome surgery, one which would require the removal of part of his large intestine, and was declared cancer-free. But 2011 hasn’t been as kind to him. After a recent …
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Jun 17 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com For a San Benito graduate, the sky is the limit, both figuratively and literally. Christella “Christy” Medina, a 1989 graduate of San Benito High School, has successfully obtained a pilot’s license from Indy Jet Center at the Greenwood Municipal Airport in Greenwood, Indiana. “I’m very proud of her. …
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