Daily Archive: August 7, 2012

Aug 07 2012

Melvin James McEwan

Melvin James McEwan passed away on July 16, 2012 in Portland, Oregon at the age of 82. He was born in Spring Valley, IL and lived at Ridgemark in Hollister for the past 20 years with his wife Albina (Calleri) who was from Tres Pinos and passed away last November. They were married for 38 …

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Aug 07 2012

Josefina Ontiveros Rodriguez

SAN BENITO–Josefina Ontiveros Rodriguez, 80, was born on December 4, 1931 in San Benito, TX. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roman Rodriguez, Sr.; her mother, Alejandra Ontiveros; her father, Natividad Ontiveros, Sr.; and her sister, Juanita De La …

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Aug 07 2012

Hortencia M. Castillo

Hortencia M. Castillo, 76, passed away on August 6, 2012 in Harlingen, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arturo Castillo, Sr; and her daughter, Martha Manriquez. She is survived by her children: Irma (Pablo) Manriquez, Leticia (Francisco) Becerra, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Ruben (Blanca) Rodriguez, Delia (Jesus) Silva, Arturo (Lupita) Castillo Jr., Genaro …

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Aug 07 2012

Calendar of Events (August 8-August 11)

Date: Ongoing Event: Boys & Girls Club of San Benito registration More Info: (956) 399-6422 Date: August 11 Time: 1:30 p.m. Event: Valley Byliners program Where: Harlingen Public Library, 410 ’76 Drive More Info: (956) 399-8505 Date: August 13 Time: 11:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Event: Fish Camp for incoming freshmen Where: San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy, …

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Aug 07 2012

OBLIGATED? Sheriff: Not unlawful to withhold murder-suicide threat

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor [email protected] RIO HONDO – Sheriff Omar Lucio said Tuesday that the man who learned of a relative’s intentions to murder his girlfriend and commit suicide prior to carrying out said crime did not, by law, have to report such information to authorities. “No, not really,” Lucio said when asked if …

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Aug 07 2012

Police ‘exploring all angles’ in fatal hit-and-run

By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer repo…@sbnewspaper.com Authorities investigating a fatal hit-and-run in San Benito said Tuesday that all “angles” would be explored due to “questionable” circumstances. It was Thursday evening when Ruben Saldaña, 51, was hit by a car at the corner of S. Frontage Rd. and Hidalgo St. in San Benito. The driver of …

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Aug 07 2012

LEARNING THE ROPES: Basics stressed at Greyhound camp

By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer repo…@sbnewspaper.com Sweating in the sun Monday was the future of Greyhound football as the incoming seventh, eighth and ninth grade athletes took advantage of summer camp to sharpen their talents. The camp, scheduled this week from 8-11 a.m. Monday through Thursday, has targeted several skills for defensive players and offensive …

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Aug 07 2012

Galvan to play tennis for Temple College

By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer repo…@sbnewspaper.com Tennis begins with love. Not just the score, but a passion to work hard and commit yourself. Eddie Galvan, Jr., a recent graduate of San Benito High School, said, “I just love the sport, if I could get it as a job, I’d be happy the rest of my …

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Aug 07 2012

Lady ’Hounds begin volleyball practice

By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer repo…@sbnewspaper.com She’s just your normal everyday girl, but she’s got a spike that will send a grown man running. That’s perhaps the best way to describe the players that make up the 2012 San Benito Lady Greyhound varsity volleyball team. Due to re-districting, the competition on the court has changed …

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Aug 07 2012

Director’s departure a concern for project

By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer repo…@sbnewspaper.com The recent resignation of Alma Colleli as the San Benito Economic Development Corporation director has sparked concern over the completion of the Cultural Heritage Museum Project, which she previously spearheaded. The project, started just under five years ago, is in the final planning stages, and Colleli has been an …

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