Mar 25 2014
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Members of the San Benito High School Band received awards over the weekend at a state marching competition. The SBHS Winterguard and Winter Drumline competed at the TECA (Texas Educational Colorguard Association) Competition on Saturday, March 22, in New Braunfels. “The Winterguard got first place in their classification, …
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Mar 25 2014
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com LOS FRESNOS – At least one person believed to be a Spring Breaker traveling from South Padre Island has been hospitalized after sustaining second degree burns in a car fire on Sunday. Los Fresnos City Administrator Mark Milam, who also serves as the Los Fresnos Police Department public …
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Mar 25 2014
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The Precinct 3 Cameron County Constable’s Office assisted agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection in a drug bust on Friday afternoon. According to Constable Deputy Roel Arreola, CBP agents placed a lookout on a vehicle that was spotted near the Rio Grande River near Calaboz at approximately …
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Mar 25 2014
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The Fourth Annual Rio Grande Valley Diabetes Association (RGVDA) “Walk-Run-Zumba” was held Saturday in what organizer Ray Saldaña Jr. described as a success. “It was great,” Saldaña said Tuesday about the festivities. “I think what is happening is that people are becoming more aware of this disease, epidemic …
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Mar 25 2014
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – Opportunity. It’s a big word that can mean many things. It’s a word that describes a chance to be great. And it most certainly is a word that can characterize what the Rio Hondo Lady Bobcats feel they have this season. Heading into Tuesday night’s …
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Mar 25 2014
NEWS Staff Report WESLACO – The San Benito High School varsity girls track team competed at the Meet of Champions track meet at Bobby Lackey Stadium in Weslaco on Saturday, March 22. Amber Jasso placed first in the 100 meter dash and third in the 200 meter dash. Alma Limas placed third in the 100 …
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Mar 25 2014
Jorge Luis Casarez, 54, of San Benito, Texas, entered into rest on March 25, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eulogio and Inez Casarez; siblings: Tomasa Casarez, Rosario Hernandez, Santa Gonzalez, and Juan Casarez; and brother-in-law, George Montez. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Maria Belinda Casarez; his children: Erik …
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Mar 25 2014
SAN BENITO—Rafael Manuel de la Garza, 71, entered into eternal life on March 22, 2014. He was a lifetime resident of San Benito, TX. He started his employment career while in Jr. High and High School working for Ogdee Bros. Department Store. He worked for Goodyear Tire Co and retired after 24 years of service. …
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Mar 25 2014
Date: Ongoing Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday Event: San Benito NFL Flag Football Registration, co-ed ages 4 to 14 Where: Public Utility Building, 485 N. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito More Info: (956) 577-3706 Date: April 5 to 7 Event: Fifth Annual South Texas Tattoo Fiesta Where: Casa De Amistad, 1204 …
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