San Benito CISD
Sports Sportsmen of the Year

Sportsmen of the Year: Puente, Sanchez earn prestigious honor »

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer repo...@sbnewspaper.com When the San Benito News was tasked with selecting the 2012 Sportsmen of the Year, it was a no brainer going with Jacob Puente…

May 18 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Hounds

Greyhounds set for All-Star game Saturday »

By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS Although football season is months away, several San Benito Greyhound All-Star seniors are getting one last chance to play high school football before…

May 18 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Texas Rangers

Rangers win! »

The Texas Rangers were crowned as the mid-season tournament champs in Harlingen. The team, from San Benito, is a Shetland division composed of 5 and 6 year olds. On the…

May 18 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Brenda Lopez

Lopez breaks school track and field records »

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer repo...@sbnewspaper.com Brenda Lopez ain’t just good, she’s great. The junior track and field athlete from San Benito High School now holds a couple of campus…

May 15 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »
Hounds

San Benito’s magical season comes to a close »

By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS Despite their game one victory against Laredo Alexander, the San Benito Greyhounds failed to close out the series on top. The Greyhounds fell…

May 15 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Around Town

Taking Pride in San Benito »

Pride Home

The Lucio home, located on the 400 block of Wentz, has been named the San Benito Chamber of Commerce Pride…

May 18 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Let’s Luau »

Girl Scouts Mother-Daughter dance1

Area Girl Scouts continued their celebration of the centennial anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA recently with a “Mother-Daughter”…

May 11 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Landrum Goes On a Field Trip »

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Assistant City Manager Hector Jalomo visits with second grade students from Landrum Elementary School while they toured city facilities Thursday…

May 5 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Obituaries

Ygnacio B. Gonzales »

Ygnacio Gonzales

Ygnacio B. Gonzales, 100, of San Benito, Texas, went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Concepcion McHaney; and son, Alejos Gonzales. He is survived by his six children: Luis (Juanita) Gonzales, Armando Gonzales, Genoveva…

May 11 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Ernesto Garcia »

Ernesto Garcia

Ernesto Garcia, 76, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on May 4, 2012 in Harlingen, Texas. Ernesto will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eleuterio and Tomasita Garcia. He is survived…

May 4 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Reynaldo Perez »

Reynaldo Perez

SAN BENITO, TX- Reynaldo Perez, 51, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus surrounded by his loved ones on April 29, 2012. He was born to Julia R. Perez and +Medardo Perez. Rey was most recently employed by the SBCISD as a…

May 1 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Nelda Jean Valenzuela Button »

Nelda Jean Button

Nelda Jean Valenzuela Button passed away on April 23, 2012 at Corpus Christi Bay Area Heart Hospital. She was born in San Benito, Texas on April 10, 1953 to Pedro and Viola Valenzuela. Nelda was preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard S. Button…

Apr 28 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Cesario Mata Pena »

Cesario Pena

Cesario Mata Pena, 62, of San Benito, Texas, entered into rest on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Harlingen Medical Center. Cesario was born on November 1, 1949 in Marks, Mississippi to Roque and Juana M. Pena, Sr. He was a well-loved man who was one…

Apr 24 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Nolberto Abrego »

SAN BENITO, TX.—Our dearest Daddy, Nolberto Abrego, Tuesday April 10, 2012, you went home to be with our Lord and Savior and into the arms of the love of your life, your wife, Oralia Abrego, and your parents Erasmo and Delfina Abrego, who embraced you…

Apr 13 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »
Opinion

June Aguilera – The Only Person Who Shows Up »

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Thursday night’s community forum for San Benito CISD School Board candidates was supposed to be where six political hopefuls…

May 3 2012 / 28 Comments / Read More »

So who made it on this year’s Christmas Scrooge list? »

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Words cannot express how much I’ve anticipated writing this column. It’s what I look forward to every year. And…

Dec 23 2011 / 3 Comments / Read More »

The Good News in San Benito »

I often hear from citizens of San Benito, among them are the usual suspects dying to know what’s next in store for this great community…

Jul 12 2011 / 6 Comments / Read More »

Lady ‘Hounds reign supreme over Porter »

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com They did it again. The San Benito Lady Greyhound softball team had yet to taste defeat in District 32-5A…

Mar 26 2011 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Funny San Benito »

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com I want to take the time to laugh. Not to share something of vital significance to the community or…

Feb 4 2011 / 1 Comment / Read More »
Letters to the Editor

Dragon Smirk

To the Editor, I just got home from the San Benito City Commission meeting that went on tonight (2-1-11), and let me tell you I was very upset as to the way our mayor responded in…

Jan 26 2011 / Read More »

Going to the Dogs

To the Editor, The times I have used the Heaven Trail Park I have enjoyed the walks and jogging, I do. I think it’s a good venue for the people who want to exercise. The community…

Jan 22 2011 / Read More »

Food For Thought

To the Editor, An important agenda item is scheduled for the City Commission’s Jan. 18 meeting – specifically, the consideration and possible action to select a city attorney. My only interest in submitting this letter is…

Jan 12 2011 / Read More »

Preserving Jobs vs. Educating Children

To the Editor, The superintendent finally admitted one of his priorities is “preserving jobs.” He intends to keep adults and education professionals employed in this district. The hard truth is that’s not his job. His job…

Jan 12 2011 / Read More »

Dine In San Benito

To the Editor, San Benito’s unique dining venues include some shopping and dining restaurants such as Heartfelt Gifts located on Sam Houston Boulevard. Right next to the city library, this cafe is filled with antiques and…

Jan 12 2011 / Read More »
Guest columns

Giving Austin Some Comp

By CARLOS CANAS Special to the NEWS The topic of my letter today is one concerning the topic of volunteering for community service. As I visited the city of Hidalgo this past week and viewed the…

Jan 5 2011 / Read More »
Staff Columns

June Aguilera – The Only Person Who Shows Up

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Thursday night’s community forum for San Benito CISD School Board candidates was supposed to be where six political hopefuls were going to introduce themselves to voters in a formal setting…

May 3 2012 / Read More »

So who made it on this year’s Christmas Scrooge list?

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Words cannot express how much I’ve anticipated writing this column. It’s what I look forward to every year. And now it’s here. That’s right, people… it’s my annual Christmas Scrooge…

Dec 23 2011 / Read More »

Lady ‘Hounds reign supreme over Porter

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com They did it again. The San Benito Lady Greyhound softball team had yet to taste defeat in District 32-5A going into Friday night’s contest against the Brownsville Porter Cowgirls. Standing…

Mar 26 2011 / Read More »

Funny San Benito

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com I want to take the time to laugh. Not to share something of vital significance to the community or to overload you with inane rambling about how this can be…

Feb 4 2011 / Read More »
Blogs

June Aguilera – The Only Person Who Shows Up

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Thursday night’s community forum for San Benito CISD School Board candidates was supposed to be where six political hopefuls were going to introduce themselves to voters in a formal setting…

May 3 2012 / Read More »

The Good News in San Benito

I often hear from citizens of San Benito, among them are the usual suspects dying to know what’s next in store for this great community of ours. But while the truth may not be as sexy…

Jul 12 2011 / Read More »

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