Tag: San Benito Historical Society

Former Hollywood actor to speak in SB

By PETE BANDA    Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Historical Society will continue their “Windows to the Past” series on Tuesday, January 19 at the Community Center when they welcome guest speaker Ray Stewart. A San Benito native and former Hollywood actor, Stewart appeared in several feature films and television shows in the 70’s, …

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Col. Robertson topic of ‘Window to the Past’

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Historical Society will host its Window to the Past event on Tuesday, June 10, for a special installment that has many in the community intrigued. The event will feature two experts making a presentation on the life of San Benito founder Col. Samuel Arthur Robertson. …

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Rozeff to discuss ‘Border Bandit Days’

NEWS Staff Report The San Benito Historical Society plans to kick off 2014 with the continuation of its popular speaker series, Windows to the Past, on Tuesday. Slated for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, Norman Rozeff is scheduled to make a presentation on “Border Bandit Days,” which is sponsored by the Historical Society. The public …

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Late author’s life to be celebrated Sunday

Special to the NEWS Charles M. Robinson III Day is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center on 225 E. Stenger St. in San Benito. Hosted at the center by the San Benito Historical Society, the event will pay tribute to Robinson, who served as the editor of …

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Society to host Preservation, Pizza Party

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Historical Society (SBHS) will be hosting Preservation and Pizza Party on Thursday, April 25. According to an SBHS press release, the Society is looking for volunteers to help with the organization of its archive and physical collections. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to participate, …

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Joe Callandret School to receive historical designation

Special to the NEWS In recognition of the 60th anniversary of the Joe Callandret School, and to commemorate Black History Month, the San Benito Historical Society will dedicate the 11th marker in its series of historical designations with a brief unveiling ceremony at 5 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, at the San Benito CISD Joe Callandret …

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