By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com It appeared as though nothing, not even the law, could discourage the efforts of Noe Zavala, his family, friends and colleagues in raising money Thursday for the family of a young girl who died two days prior. Since the death of 7-year-old Ruby Ramirez on Tuesday, the community has …
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Feb 01 2013
Probe into girl’s death ongoing
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito police continue to investigate the death of 7-year-old Ruby Ramirez despite authorities, citing preliminary autopsy results, indicating that she may have succumbed to asphyxiation by choking on a balloon. When asked about developments in the investigation, San Benito Police Department Assistant Operations Chief Michael Galvan deferred …
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Feb 01 2013
Middle school students arrested for theft, arson
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Two Berta Cabaza Middle School students have been arrested following numerous allegations of theft, criminal trespassing and arson, San Benito police reported Friday. “We received a number of different calls about these kids causing a ruckus all over town,” said Assistant Operations Chief Michael Galvan of the San …
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Feb 01 2013
Calendar of Events (February 3 – February 5)
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 30 2013
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Congressman Vela meets with San Benito city officials
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com United States Congressman Filemon Vela visited the San Benito Municipal Building on Wednesday morning to meet with city officials and members of the community. Vela, who was elected to the newly formed 34th Congressional District of Texas, spoke for about 20 minutes to an audience that included the …
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Jan 30 2013
UPDATE: Police say evidence in first grader’s case points to accidental death
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The investigation into the death of 7-year-old Ruby Ramirez has thus far uncovered that she may have accidentally choked on a balloon, at least according to San Benito police citing preliminary autopsy results. Ramirez, a first grade student at Sullivan Elementary School in San Benito, collapsed while on …
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Jan 30 2013
WEB EXCLUSIVE: US Rep. Vela educates students about congressional role
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 29 2013
Calendar of Events (January 30 – February 1)
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
YOUNG LIFE LOST: Police investigating first grader’s death
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 29 2013
PRCA Rodeo, CCFLS set in February
By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS – Coming Friday, February 1, the Los Fresnos PRCA Rodeo, Cameron County Fair and Livestock show will once again make its appearance as citizens from all over the Valley bring their wares to be judged so they can be deemed the best of the 2013 year. …
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