March 12, 2011 archive

Hilda Yolanda Nunez Gonzalez

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Hilda Yolanda Nunez Gonzalez of San Antonio, Texas passed away Monday, February 14, 2011. She was born August 8, 1947 in Poblado Anahuac, Tamualipas Mexico. Hilda was a PROUD 1970 graduate of San Benito High School. She is preceded in death by her father; Felix L. Nunez and survived by her loving mother, Maria C. …

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Hundreds attend Youth League Opening Ceremonies

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The San Benito Youth Baseball/Softball League held its opening ceremonies Saturday, March 12, 2011 to a crowd of hundreds of spectators and parents – all waiting to catch a glimpse of this year’s teams. According to league president Frank Garza, over 425 kids registered for the 2011 season, fielding 35-40 teams. Special guests included San Benito CISD Board President Oscar Medrano, San Benito City Commissioners Antonio “Tony” Gonzales, Rene Villafranco, and Mayor Jack Garcia who along with Channel 4 News Anchor Marcy Martinez threw the first pitch to kick off the ceremonies. (Staff photos by Francisco E. Jimenez)

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Women’s Network Organization

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Members of the Women’s Network Organization in San Benito are shown Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Blanquita’s Mexican Restaurant #2, where the group meets monthly to discuss a number of issues pertinent to women. Saturday’s meeting featured guest speaker David T. Gonzales who touched on income tax filing. (Staff photo by Michael Rodriguez)

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Two new candidates challenge board members

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By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Two new candidates have filed for candidacy in the San Benito CISD elections. Jesus “Chuy” Aguilera, Jr. filed for the Pl. 6 seat on the school board, which is currently held by incumbent Oscar Medrano who has already filed for re-election. Also filing was Jesus’ daughter, June Aguilera. …

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Hernandez to drop lawsuits, engages Garcia

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By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com In a story first reported by the San Benito News Thursday morning on sbnewspaper.com, former mayor and current mayoral candidate Joe H. Hernandez announced his decision to dismiss pending lawsuits against the City of San Benito. Hernandez released a statement in which he said that he would take …

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