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LAND OF THE FREE– Community set to celebrate Independence Day

On July 4, 1776, thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. As a result, every Fourth of July, Americans around the Country celebrate this historic event and nationally recognized holiday with family cookouts and massive firework displays. Some local citizens gave a little …

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Former ’Hounds bring pro training to San Benito

For decades, the majority of Valley high school football teams have struggled to get past the third round of the playoffs. In fact, last year’s Greyhound team was only the second group from San Benito to reach the regional round of the State playoffs in the last 50 years. Some people say the teams north …

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HE SAID, SHE SAID- Family displeased with handling of house fire

By STEVEN RAY HERNANDEZ   Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com For most of Mother’s Day morning, 56-year old Jorge Gonzalez of San Benito spent time hanging out on his porch with his mother Reyes Gonzalez and his three brothers, who were visiting from out of town that day. It was a day that started off with smiles and …

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City, District talk aquatic center, other joint projects

City of San Benito

By PETE BANDA    Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Over 18 members of the San Benito CISD and San Benito City Commission came together for a special joint meeting on Wednesday night to begin preliminary talks on a number of different issues. Led by SBCISD Superintendent Dr. Adrian Vega and San Benito Mayor Celeste Sanchez, the two …

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RORY’S STORY- Infant defies odds against rare birth disorder

By STEVEN RAY HERNANDEZ   Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com Autism reportedly affects one in 68 children at birth.  The statistics are so alarming that awareness events can be seen throughout cities across the Nation during April, which is Autism Awareness Month.  But there’s another birth disorder that doesn’t get as much attention and awareness, and according to …

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‘Rusty’ water color concerns La Paloma residents

By STEVEN RAY HERNANDEZ      Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com The Texas Commission on Environmental Equality confirmed that an investigation was launched on Monday to test water samples provided by the Military Highway Water Supply Company, which serves many local residents, including those in the La Paloma area and other surrounding rural neighborhoods. The investigation comes after …

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Donna Bryson Kaiser

Donna Bryson Kaiser, 91, of San Benito, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at her residence.  She was born in Daytona, Florida where she grew up. Donna attended nursing school at Massachusetts General Hospital and San Raphael’s in Boston, becoming head nurse in Florida, New Mexico, and in San Benito at Dolly Vinsant Hospital. …

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Alfonso Hernandez

SAN BENITO, TX—Alfonso Hernandez entered into eternal life on January 2, 2016.  Gunnery Sergeant Alfonso Hernandez, Sr. was born Nov. 14, 1953 and served his country for 23 years in the USMC. He was stationed at Paris Island, South Carolina, Camp Pendleton, CA, and Quantico, Virginia. Alfonso served in Desert Strom Beirut and Vietnam. He …

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‘Madelyn Victoria’ named final Tamale Contest judge

By PETE BANDA     Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com It’s official! The third and final judge for the San Benito News “Best Tamales in Town” contest has been chosen. San Benito’s own Madelyn Victoria Vallejo, a 2009 graduate of San Benito High School, will complete the panel of three judges who will choose the winner of …

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Motorcycle accident leaves 1 dead, another injured in San Benito

By STEVEN RAY HERNANDEZ    EDITOR EDITOR@SBNEWSPAPER.COM A motorcycle accident that occurred early Tuesday morning has left one San Benito man dead and his wife injured. According to Judge Guadalupe Ayala, his brother David Ayala, was killed in a single-vehicle accident just after 1:00 a.m. last night while traveling down Stenger Road behind H-E-B.  His …

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