To the Editor, The superintendent finally admitted one of his priorities is “preserving jobs.” He intends to keep adults and education professionals employed in this district. The hard truth is that’s not his job. His job is to educate our children. If he has to fire lazy employees and lousy teachers and counselors … so …
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Jan 12 2011
Dine In San Benito
To the Editor, San Benito’s unique dining venues include some shopping and dining restaurants such as Heartfelt Gifts located on Sam Houston Boulevard. Right next to the city library, this cafe is filled with antiques and knick knacks for those wanting unique and one-of-a-kind gifts. The menu is light dining and during the winter you …
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Jan 07 2011
New Years baby celebrates 40th
San Benito resident Irene Garcia turned 40 Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. Garcia was featured in the San Benito News back in 1971 when she was announced as the first baby born in the city that year. Garcia has three daughters of her own, Laura Cassandra Gomez, Heather Amanda Garcia, and Erika Lynn Garcia. She is the daughter of Gilbert and Diana Garcia of San Benito. (Courtesy photo)
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Jan 07 2011
Corpse mishandling ‘unending nightmare’ for family
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The David vs. Goliath battle of a local family’s ongoing fight against one of the largest funeral service providers in the nation has taken its toll, but it’s also prompted a closer look at Texas graveyard regulations and even attracted national attention. As previously reported by the News …
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Jan 07 2011
PD: Teen assaulted at trail over iPod
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A 16-year-old girl was attacked by another teenage female at the Heavin Resaca Trail on Wednesday, according to a statement issued by Lieutenant Martin Morales, Jr. of the San Benito Police Department (SBPD). The 16-year-old girl was walking along the trail near Fannin Street when the 15-year-old suspect …
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Jan 07 2011
City, police union negotiate contract extension
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The City of San Benito and the San Benito Police Employee Association (SBPEA) negotiated a one-year contract extension on December 20, 2010. According to Michael Galvan, association president, the contract is a “quick three-page extension.” “Basically it’s just an extension contract. We didn’t really get a new contract …
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Jan 07 2011
San Benito couple weds at Polar Dip
By RAY QUIROGA Publisher publisher@sbnewspaper.com Cupid can strike at the least expected time. Traci Ann and Patrick Helton can vouch for that. They tied the knot after a three-week, whirlwind courtship. These days, that fact unto itself may not raise that many eyebrows, but consider the fact that neither individual was looking for love and …
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Jan 07 2011
Valentine’s Dance to once again feature Noe Pro
Special to the NEWS The Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum is proud to present the Annual Valentine’s Dance “Noche de Ronda” featuring Noe Pro and the Band. The dance will take place Saturday, Feb. 12 from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight at the San Benito Knights of Columbus (KC) Hall, 826 E. …
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Jan 07 2011
A Grave Ordeal Goes National
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com It’s not every day when San Benito is mentioned in the New York Times, but it happened last month when the family of the late Marcos Guerra was featured in the national edition of the Gray Lady, detailing their ordeal in bookish fashion. In 2007, the News covered their …
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Jan 07 2011
48 And Counting
By JOE R. BOWLING, JR. Special to the NEWS My father warned me that once I graduated high school that time would fly so fast that I wouldn’t believe it. As is the case for most words of wisdom bestowed upon me by him, was he ever right. This week I celebrated my 48th year, …
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