December 10, 2013 archive

SBCISD’s interim superintendent cites unity, safeguarding tax dollars high on list of goals

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Dr. Ismael Cantu shared a vision on Monday of a more unified and accountable San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. Although acknowledging the likelihood of serving a relatively short tenure as the SBCISD interim superintendent, Cantu said that he’s set high expectations during his stint that include fostering unity …

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Body of apparent rollover victim found in canal

NEWS Staff Report A San Benito woman was found dead Tuesday morning after her car was discovered upside down inside a canal. According to Sergeant Johnny Hernandez of the Texas Department of Public Safety, it was at approximately 7:42 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, that DPS troopers located the body of 56-year-old Odilia Cortez. Her car …

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SBFD: Elderly man using wood-burning stove to stay warm loses home in fire

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com An elderly San Benito man lost his house to a fire on Sunday night after flames engulfed the home due to what firefighters indicated was an accident with a wood-burning stove. There is little that now remains of the interior of the home, which is located on the 2900 …

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Noe Pro, Tapia to judge tamale contest

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com With the Fifth Annual San Benito News “Best Tamales in Town” contest scheduled at noon on Friday, Dec. 13, it is now time to introduce the final two judges. Putting his musical talents to rest while he summons his tamale-eating talents will be internationally-renowned singer Noe Pro. “The …

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Nonprofit raises funds to address pet overpopulation

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Brownsville Spay and Neuter is currently raising funds to help combat pet overpopulation, a concern shared throughout Cameron County. The funds will be utilized for a number of projects which would help the area’s overflow of homeless animals. Edgar C. Treviño of BSN said pet overpopulation has remained …

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Bobcats score All-District honors

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By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – The goal for the Rio Hondo Bobcats was to get back to the playoffs and they did just that in 2013. Now, they’re getting some well-deserved props because of it. Headlined by co-newcomer of the year Marco Garate, the Cats had great representation on the …

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Juana Ornelas-Paez Perez

SAN BENITO—Juana Ornelas-Paez Perez age 84, went home to be with the Lord December 8, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Her family was her passion, she also had a passion for the word of God. Juanita was a good Samaritan …

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Zenaida R. Lincon

Zenaida R. Lincon, 72, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on December 6, 2013. To our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, you will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Beatriz Ramirez; her sisters, Eloisa Nieto and Luisa Ramirez; and her brothers: Margarito Ramirez, Jose Garcia, and Roberto Ramirez. …

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Calendar of Events (December 11 – December 14)

Date: Ongoing Event: San Benito Historical Society annual fresh Texas pecan sale fundraiser More Info: (956) 399-2502, (956) 245-8094 Date: Thru Dec. 31 Event: American Military Support Operation: RGV Christmas Care Packages More Info: (956) 425-1549 Date: Dec. 12 Time: 7 p.m. Event: La Virgen De Guadaliberty: Tepeyac En Aztlán by Nephtalí De León Where: …

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