Apr 29 2011
Master Gardener National Arbor Day festivities included a tree planting dedication on Thursday, April 28 in honor of the late James R. Matz, founder of Valley Proud Environmental Council, at the Cameron County Master Gardener Arboretum. Seen here are various scenes of the event, including Matz’s widow, Georgina Matz. (Photos by Vince Galvan)
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Apr 29 2011
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Apr 29 2011
SBNEWSPAPER.COM EXCLUSIVE! By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Lieutenant Martin Morales of the San Benito Police Department (SBPD) reported the death of a 17-year-old male who was involved in a vehicle rollover accident on Thursday. According to the lieutenant, Joshua Francisco Hernandez, a 17-year-old San Benito resident, succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident, which …
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Apr 27 2011
NEWS Staff Report Candidates running in the City of San Benito election will have the opportunity to address a number of issues at a community voter forum scheduled Wednesday, April 27. The 2011 San Benito City Commission Election Forum, billed as a nonpartisan event presented as a community service by KGBT-TV Channel 4 News, KMBH …
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Apr 27 2011
NEWS Staff Report As of presstime Tuesday, two candidates running in the San Benito CISD School Board election have confirmed their attendance to the San Benito News “Meet the Candidates” Community Forum, scheduled for Thursday, April 28. School Board President and Place 6 incumbent Oscar Medrano will be attending the forum as well as Pl. …
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Apr 27 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Diego Horacio Huerta is named after Juan Diego, who according to legend, witnessed an apparition of the Virgen de Guadalupe in 1531. The story of Juan Diego and the Virgen de Guadalupe is one that has a significant impact in the Catholic faith and Mexican culture, and Diego …
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Apr 27 2011
By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS As the San Benito Lady Greyhounds look forward to the state softball playoffs Friday they’re leaving more than their superb season behind them. The Lady ’Hounds were ranked at a program high of number 15th in the state of Texas 5A Coaches’ Poll Association. In the second round …
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Apr 27 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com He was “the hardest working man in San Benito,” said Mark Moody when asked about how he believes his late father will be remembered. “Working with dad in the grocery store growing up, we learned how to respect people, it built our character, and we saw him as …
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Apr 27 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ & MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ San Benito News San Benito Mayor Jack Garcia is facing challenger and former Mayor Joe H. Hernandez in the May 14 City of San Benito Election. (File photos) If there’s one race sure to create fireworks, it is undoubtedly that of San Benito Mayor Jack Garcia versus challenger …
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Apr 27 2011
Children, their parents and educators got a kick out of Tuesday evening’s San Benito Family Literacy Night Carnival, held at the Knights of Columbus Hall off Stenger Street. Authors Dr. Carmen Tafolla and Frank Brewster wowed the audience, of which reportedly reached over 100 in attendance, with readings from their children’s books, many of which were on sale. (Staff photos by Francisco E. Jimenez)
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