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Lady ’Hound grapplers bask in unbeaten season »

By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS Opponents who stepped onto the mat this year with the Lady ’Hounds were already at a disadvantage from the start. All season, the…

Jan 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Hounds

’Hounds, Lady ’Hounds suffer losses at home »

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS After a long back and forth battle, the Lady ’Hounds came up short for the victory on Friday while at home over the Weslaco…

Jan 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Grant Preciado

In the Paint: Grant Preciado puts ‘pow’ in power forward »

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS Damian Grant Preciado, 16, or as he likes to call himself “Fanaa” (which to him means funny) may just be a sophomore in…

Jan 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Cejay Banuelos

In the Paint: Basketball in Cejay Banuelos’ past and future »

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS Cejay Banuelos, 16, is the starting wing for the Lady ’Hounds varsity basketball team. Just a junior in high school, Cejay dreams of…

Jan 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Los Fresnos topples San Benito basketball squads »

By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS – The San Benito Lady ’Hounds fell short this past Tuesday at Los Fresnos after a tough fight against the Lady…

Jan 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Around Town

A Day at the South Texas Youth Stock Show »

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Shown are scenes from this Friday's South Texas Youth Stock Show at the San Benito Municipal Fairgrounds on FM 510.…

Jan 20 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Taking Pride »

Pride Business

De Alba located on the 800 block of Stenger has been named the San Benito Chamber of Commerce Pride Committee…

Jan 20 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Takin’ Care of Business at Elvis Fest »

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Hundreds attended the bi-annual Elvis Fest Saturday at Little Graceland in Los Fresnos, where local entertainment consisting of area dancers,…

Jan 10 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Isabella Magdalena Gonzalez first baby born in 2012 »

Isabella Magdalena Gonzalez

The first baby born in the San Benito, northern Cameron County area was baby Isabella Magdalena Gonzalez, daughter of Laura…

Jan 3 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Nicolas Sanchez bags two bucks »

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Nicolas Sanchez of San Benito is seen here after bagging these two massive bucks on the morning of Friday, Dec.…

Jan 3 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Air Evac Lifeteam holds demonstration »

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Members of the Air Evac Lifeteam are shown behind the San Benito fire station on Sam Houston Boulevard. The Lifeteam…

Jan 3 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Zuniga graduates from Texas A&M Corpus Christi »

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The family of Emily Olivia Zuniga (in cap and gown) is shown with her family after graduating from Texas A&M…

Jan 3 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Obituaries

Jose I. Rodriguez »

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GRAND PRAIRIE/SAN BENITO, TX—Jose I. Rodriguez, 79, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2012 at V.A. Hospital in Dallas, Texas surrounded by loved ones. Jose was a World War veteran of the Korean War who was honorably discharged from the Unites States Army. He retired…

Jan 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Berta T. Casas »

Berta T. Casas

SAN BENITO/BROWNSVILLE, TX —Berta T. Casas, 87, of San Benito/Brownsville, TX passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She enjoyed baking, sewing, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family. She also was involved with the Retired Teachers’ Association…

Jan 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Ricardo Alvear »

Ricardo Allvear

Ricardo Alvear, 51, of Olmito, TX, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2012 after battling cancer for over a year. He spent his last hours surrounded by family and friends at Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen. Ricardo Alvear was born in Brownsville, TX to Consuelo…

Jan 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Barbara Ruth Halbert Fisher »

Barbara Ruth Halbert Fisher

RANGERVILLE, TX—Barbara Ruth Halbert Fisher, 76, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. Barbara was born in Rangerville, Texas on February 20, 1935 to Stephen Morris Halbert and Willie Grace Lane Halbert. She attended and graduated from San Benito High…

Jan 6 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Belen Sauceda »

Belen Sauceda

LOS FRESNOS, TX—Belen Sauceda went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at the age of 82, at her home in Los Fresnos, Texas. Belen was born in Cerritos S.L.P. Mexico. She was a member of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Los…

Dec 30 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
Opinion

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

Michael Rodriguez

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 / 1 Comment / Read More »

The Good News in San Benito »

What's Eating Mike?

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 / 5 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 »
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 Michael Rodriguez

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 »

The Silent Treatment

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com A relationship has been severed, and I don’t know how to mend it. Yet while it would appear that the ties that previously bound us have been broken, I still…

Jan 22 2011 / Read More »
Blogs What's Eating Mike?

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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