October 30, 2012 archive

MAKING STATE: Mighty Greyhound Band advances beyond Area, makes school history

SBHS Mighty Greyhound Band

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  “It’s an honor to be in the Greyhound band,” said Ingrid Ledbetter, 16, a junior at San Benito High School and the clarinet section leader for the San Benito High School Mighty Greyhound Band. Ledbetter was referring to the band’s first-ever advancement to the UIL State Marching Competition. …

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HALLOWEEN’S HISTORY: What You May Not Know

Halloween

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  Halloween, now a fairly Americanized day for children (and adults) to play dress-up and eat too much candy, has been referred to as the following: All Hallows’ Eve, Witches Night, Lamswool, Snap-Apple Night, Samhain, All Saints Day and Summer’s End. Between antiquated stories of witches, ghouls and goblins, …

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Stonewall Jackson owner to stand trial

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NEWS Staff Report Omar Cuevas, owner of the Stonewall Jackson Hotel in San Benito, will stand trial on Nov. 19 after pleading not guilty to fire and building code violations. Cuevas faced a judge to address said violations when he appeared in San Benito municipal court on Monday, Oct. 29, the 10th and final day …

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IN GOOD TASTE: El Pescador offers a taste of family

El Pescador

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com  El Pescador Restaurant serves more than just Mexican and seafood; they offer a glimpse into the history of a family that labored with love to build nearly 10 years of customer service at their San Benito location. Owner Maria H. Calixtro is originally from Michoacán, Mexico but says …

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‘CATS vs. TARPS! Annual grudge match may have district title implications

Isaiah Valldarez

NEWS Staff Report RIO HONDO – District 32-3A is anybody’s ballgame. Literally. With the Hidalgo Pirates, La Feria Lions, Port Isabel Tarpons and Rio Hondo Bobcats each only displaying a single blemish on their district record, week nine action in the Rio Grande Valley will be crucial. Throw into the mix an annual rivalry (more …

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Isidro Munoz

Isidro Munoz

SAN BENITO—Isidro Munoz, 65, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. He is survived by his wife Patricia Munoz; one son Jaime Munoz (Diamantina); two daughters Laurie Munoz and Cladee Munoz; four brothers Jesus Munoz, Willie Munoz, Juan Munoz and Jose Munoz; three sisters Sara Bujanos, Rebecca Mendieta and Raquel Rodriguez; seven …

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