Jul 03 2014
By CECILIA GONZALES Special to the NEWS Gratitude and generosity of the San Benito community was shown as Janet Mata received donations of a laptop and custom-made computer in replacement of her crashed laptop, in order to continue her legacy. “I was speechless, I didn’t know what to say,” said the recently-turned 22 year old. “Here’s …
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Jun 20 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Twenty-one years is a long time to be in pain, and yet Janet Mata has lived it as a badge of honor. Afflicted with a muscular dystrophy disease called dermatomyositis (DM), the 21-year-old San Benito resident is no stranger to pain and discomfort. Consider that her muscles have deteriorated …
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Dec 23 2013
By CHRISTINA R. GARZA Special to the NEWS Christmas is a time for loved ones to cozy up at home, enjoy each other’s company and reminisce about the past year with a hopeful excitement for blessings to come. While San Benito resident Janet Mata is exceptional in many ways, she is not the exception. The …
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