Daily Archive: July 10, 2012

Jul 10 2012

Calendar of Events (July 11-July 14)

Date: July 14 Time: All Day Event: ResacaFest Where: Heavin Resaca Trail, San Benito More Info: (956) 361-3800 Date: July 21 Time: 2 p.m. Event: Book signing by author Rogelio Agrasanchez Where: Heartfelt Gifts & Cafe, San Benito More Info: (956) 361-1900 Date: July 23 Time: 7 p.m. Event: Narciso Martinez Writer’s Forum Where: Narciso …

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Jul 10 2012

DUMPED: City workers accused of using dump truck to steal asphalt

By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer repo…@sbnewspaper.com Three City of San Benito employees were arrested Monday for the alleged use of an unauthorized city vehicle and theft of city property. The three employees were assigned to the water distribution department, according to a press release issued by the San Benito Police Department. In the release, SBPD …

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Jul 10 2012

Man exposes genitals to minor

By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer repo…@sbnewspaper.com A San Benito man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly exposing his genitals to a woman and a 15-year-old girl. San Benito police responded to the 100 block of Florencia Street in reference to the incident. According to Detective Rogelio Banda, a man, who has yet to be identified, …

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Jul 10 2012

Dolly Vinsant graffiti incites outrage

By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer repo…@sbnewspaper.com No respect. This is how Lionel C. Betancourt described recent graffiti on Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital, where unknown perpetrators tagged the upper portion of the building’s entrance over the weekend. According to Betancourt, founder of the group referred to as Save Dolly, the suspects in the crime may have …

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Jul 10 2012

Pillar of Faith: St. Benedict to celebrate parish’s centennial

By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer repo…@sbnewspaper.com Parishioners of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church will be celebrating the parish’s centennial anniversary this Friday. It is the mark of 100 years of history, hardship and faith, according to churchgoers. A century ago, a wooden church sat where the newly renovated St. Benedict’s stands on 351 Bowie Street. It …

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Jul 10 2012

CDBG contends with less funding

By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer repo…@sbnewspaper.com Funding for the San Benito Community Development Block Grant program has again been allotted less monies. According to Sandee Alvarez, community development coordinator, the federal government has continued a recent trend of allotting decreased CDBG funding. Specifically, the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) plans to give the city …

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Jul 10 2012

Little Tigers Show Their Stripes

The Little Tigers placed second at a tournament held June 2 and 3 at the Soccer House in Harlingen. Pictured (l-r) are Head Coach Alex Quintanilla and Assistant Coach Alberto Concha, Aaden, Ricky, Angel, (second row) Sienna, Amorette (Chickie) and Andrea. (Courtesy photo)

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Jul 10 2012

Anastacia “Tacha” D. Govea

SAN BENITO, TX—Anastacia “Tacha” D. Govea, 90, passed away at Veranda Health Care on Sunday, July 8, 2012, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Clemente Govea, Sr. in 2002. She is survived by her children Clemente Govea, Jr. (Delia), David D. Govea (Lupita), Joe Govea, Mary Trevino and Ruben …

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Jul 10 2012

Martin Ybarra

Martin Ybarra passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 82 on July 8, 2012. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 65 years and his children when he went to meet his heavenly Father. Martin was a wonderful husband and dedicated father. He was generous, loving, friendly and beloved by those …

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Jul 10 2012

City employees arrested for misuse of dump truck

NEWS Staff Report The San Benito News has confirmed that three employees of the City of San Benito water distribution department have been arrested on accusations of using a city dump truck in order to transport materials to one of the suspects’ residence. Furthermore, the employees, identified as 31-year-old Esequiel Diaz, 51-year-old Adolfo Gamez and …

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