By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito choir teacher who was arrested Friday for soliciting a minor did not have a prior criminal record, school district officials have reported. “He had a completely clean background check,” San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón said about Alfredo Hernandez. “We just ran current …
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Oct 16 2012
Man’s ear bitten off, three sought
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A 40-year-old man attending a weekend party at a San Benito nightclub wound up in the hospital after his ear was reportedly bitten off by a female bar patron, whom the victim has claimed was a stranger. The incident allegedly transpired early Saturday morning on the 700 block …
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Oct 16 2012
Greyhound Band preps for Pigskin
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The 70th Annual Pigskin Jubilee is scheduled this Saturday at Bobby Morrow Stadium. There will be 24 groups performing from Region 28, which consists of bands from 2A-5A schools, ranging in geographical location from Brownsville to Donna. “This is what is considered a Sweepstakes state year for 5A …
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Oct 16 2012
Conjunto Fest turns 21 this weekend
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com This weekend marks the 21st Annual Conjunto Festival at the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center (NMCAC), an event which is beheld worldwide as a celebration of the style of music popularized by the late conjunto musician, Narciso Martinez, originally of San Benito. San Benito is considered the birthplace …
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Oct 16 2012
IN GOOD TASTE: Three decades of love built Blue Marlin
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Owner of the Blue Marlin restaurant in San Benito, Herminia Garcia, has owned the establishment since 1991. Garcia, who hails from Guanajuato, Mexico, speaks only Spanish. Although it’s possible that the essence of language can be somewhat lost in translation, this reviewer will do her best to capture …
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Oct 16 2012
Sandra Lee Cedillo
SAN BENITO, TX—Sandra Lee Cedillo, 33, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 15, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She loved to travel with her son and parents to learn about different cultures and traditions; she loved the beach, hosting parties, and bringing the family together during holidays. Sandra was very giving …
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Oct 16 2012
Santiago Santillana Jr.
Santiago Santillana Jr., 60, of Rio Hondo, Texas passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family in Rio Hondo, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Delia Santillana; three daughters, Angie (Fernando) De Leon, Mary Ann (Cirildo Torres) Santillana and Sylvia (Bernie) Anchondo; a grandson …
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Oct 16 2012
RESACA CITY STREETS: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow…But Why?
By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS In any city, change is everywhere. Empty lots mysteriously grow up into flourishing businesses, then back to empty lots. Houses, new and sparkling, grow into disrepair. In most cases, a walker can see any of this up close and personal. If one were to walk down the downtown …
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Oct 16 2012
’Hounds to fight for playoff lives
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS After starting the year with high hopes of an undefeated season, which appeared plausible with wins over Los Fresnos and Harlingen, the San Benito Greyhounds now have s their playoff hopes hanging by a thread after three heartbreaking district losses. With the McAllen High Bulldogs (6-1) rolling into …
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Oct 16 2012
Bobcats lose Puga, Pirates up next
By ALLISON RAE LAMBRIGHT Special to the NEWS HIDALGO – Following last week’s loss against the La Feria Lions, the Rio Hondo Bobcats are set to face Hidalgo Pirates in Friday’s away game on October 19. It was a tough loss last week for the Bobcats (4-3), especially dealing with the loss of their senior …
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