Oct 20 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com It’s 2:13 a.m., and the Friday evening News staff has had some late night technical difficulties that set us back a few hours. It’s times like these when working in such a field can be strenuous, but while it would be better for me to scrap this column all …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2012/10/20/consider-this-jesse-jimenez-a-true-greyhound-hero/
Oct 20 2012
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com I wasn’t ready to rise or shine, so I remained tucked in my king size bed until the last possible moment. When my feet hit the cold tile, I fumbled to the restroom in an attempt to take the quickest shower humanly possible and still get clean. I …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2012/10/20/heather-hopes-coffeehouse-of-my-dreams/
Oct 20 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Officials with the 445th District Court in Brownsville confirmed Friday the indictment of San Benito Mayor Joe H. Hernandez. Jan Cassidy, the attorney representing Alfonso Benavides in an ethics complaint filed against the mayor in February, said that Hernandez faces charges associated with said complaint. “Mr. Hernandez has to …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2012/10/20/update-mayor-hernandez-addresses-indictment/
Oct 20 2012
Hundreds of attendees of Friday evening’s kick-off festivities for the 21st Annual Conjunto Fest are seen here at the Plaza de San Benito off Stenger St. Performers helped get those who braved initial showers into the Conjunto spirit with accordion-driven huapangos. (Photos by Rodrigo Davila)
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2012/10/20/conjunto-fest-kicks-off/
Oct 20 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Former Berta Cabaza Middle School Choir Director Alfredo Hernandez, Jr. was apologetic in an email to his principal just days after Hernandez had been arrested and charged for the online solicitation of a minor. “I am really sorry for what I did and what I’ve done to you,” Hernandez …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2012/10/20/teacher-accused-of-soliciting-minor-i-am-really-sorry/
Oct 20 2012
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com “I reviewed all transcripts,” said Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón on Friday evening, of former San Benito CISD Risk Manager Janie Gonzalez’s multi-page grievance with the district and Planner/Evaluator Ruben Franco’s written response, in which he elected not to reinstate Gonzalez. “Additionally, Limón said, “I still find …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2012/10/20/former-risk-manager-stays-canned/
Oct 20 2012
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Depending on which circle one might run in, at least some negative stereotypes undeniably abound regarding law enforcement. Officers with the San Benito Police Department, with the assistance of the San Benito Fire Department, host the annual National Night Out event to help promote the idea that local …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2012/10/20/citizens-polled-give-sbpd-passing-grade/
Oct 20 2012
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com “We have to win,” said 31-year-old San Benito Greyhounds super fan Rick Chavez as he finished eating a bacon and egg taco, adding, “I didn’t have a chance to eat yet.” I bought Rick breakfast after I called him out of the blue on Friday. “I want to see …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2012/10/20/hooked-on-hounds-rick-chavez/
Oct 20 2012
By ALLISON LAMBRIGHT Special to the NEWS After last week’s loss to the Weslaco East Wildcats, the San Benito Greyhounds faced the McAllen Bulldogs during Friday night’s home game in a must-win situation. Unfortunately for the purple and gold, the ’Hounds (4-4) again found themselves on the losing end and, as a result, may have …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2012/10/20/bulldogs-end-san-benitos-playoff-hopes/
Oct 20 2012
By ALLISON RAE LAMBRIGHT Special to the NEWS HIDALGO – The Rio Hondo Bobcats traveled to Hidalgo to take on the Pirates in Friday’s away game. The Bobcats proved victory in a 19-15 victory and now hold a 5-3 record overall. Head Coach Rocky James said, “Everyone played very well tonight, Sergio Perez went in …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2012/10/20/cats-find-win-column-again/
Recent Comments