Jan 30 2013
By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS Congressman Filemon Vela visited with the students and staff of Dr. Raul Garza, Jr. Elementary School in San Benito on Wednesday morning. The visit was to introduce him to the students as well as offer a brief lesson in the government process. “I think it’s important to educate …
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Jan 30 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The family of 7-year-old Ruby Ramirez, who died Tuesday after collapsing suddenly at her school the day prior, has set up a bank account at Capitol One for those who wish to help pay for funeral expenses. The account number is 3832692688, in care of Elena Ramirez. Ruby …
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Jan 29 2013
Date: Thru Mar 1 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Event: Annual Quilt Show featuring the top 2012 18 finalists from the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY Where: Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood, Harlingen More Info: (956) 216-4901 Date: Feb. 2 Time: 9 …
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Jan 29 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Local police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 7-year-old San Benito girl, a Sullivan Elementary School first grader, after she reportedly collapsed on campus Monday. The student was identified as Ruby Ramirez early Tuesday evening by Pastor Jay De La Cruz of Iglesia Cristiana …
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Jan 28 2013
NEWS Staff Report A Sullivan Elementary School student was transported to a local hospital via ambulance after collapsing on campus at the end of the day on Monday, Jan. 28. “We did have an incident at the end of the school day involving one of our first graders,” said Celia Longoria, San Benito CISD Community …
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Jan 27 2013
By DANIEL V. RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS The Boys and Girls Club of San Benito convened with city officials Friday evening to address some of the club’s financial matters. Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors President Tommy Ramirez, Jr. and Chief Professional Officer Mario Cervantes along with volunteer financial consultant Lolita Cervantes met …
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Jan 25 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ & FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ San Benito News Following news that the mysterious and controversial Santa Muerte statue at the San Benito Municipal Cemetery had been found destroyed on Wednesday, two university professors who’re considered experts on the occult offered their opinions on the matter. Dr. R. Andrew Chesnut, author of Devoted to Death: …
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