Tag: ResacaFest

LAND OF THE FREE– Community set to celebrate Independence Day

On July 4, 1776, thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. As a result, every Fourth of July, Americans around the Country celebrate this historic event and nationally recognized holiday with family cookouts and massive firework displays. Some local citizens gave a little …

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PUTTING ON A SHOW: Organizers: More than 3K attended ResacaFest

By MATHEW ZUÑIGA Special to the NEWS Organizers of San Benito’s eighth annual ResacaFest – held Saturday, July 5, at the Heavin Memorial Park and Amphitheater – called this year’s event among the best in recent memory, attracting more than 3,000 people to the community. One of San Benito’s premier festivals hosted an array of …

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Eighth Annual ResacaFest on tap Saturday

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The eighth annual ResacaFest is slated for July 5 at the Heavin Memorial Park and Amphitheater in San Benito. One of San Benito’s largest and most anticipated events, this community festival features live music, food, drinks, kids’ games and a dynamic fireworks exhibit over the Resaca. One highlight …

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City closes eroded fishing pier; repairs planned

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A fishing pier located at the south end of the resaca has been closed off by the City of San Benito due to erosion. “There was some erosion on there, and (Mike) Canales, the Parks Director, is contacting contractors to get us an estimate to go out there …

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ResacaFest 2013 on tap

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The Seventh Annual ResacaFest is scheduled for Saturday, July 6 in what has become a popular tradition in San Benito. ResacaFest will host a plethora of various musical acts, food vendors, games and fireworks at the Heavin Resaca Trail, located off of Business 77 in San Benito, from …

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Re-enactor recruiting booth to be set up at annual festival

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Re-enactors mount up, Uncle San Benito wants you. Jack Ayoub and Wayne Powell of the Texas Historic Independence Celebration Association will man a booth at the 2013 ResacaFest on Saturday in hopes of recruiting men and women interested in participating in historic battle reenactments. Want the whole story? Pick …

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