Tag: San Benito Public Library

Charles M. Robinson Day

The late Charles Robinson’s work was celebrated this past weekend at the San Benito Library. It was the fourth annual Charles Robinson Day and the second held at the San Benito Library. Robinson, who died in 2012, wrote 33 books and had his first book published at the young age of 14. He also served …

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Library renovations in compliance with ADA; director cites visitation surge

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com By this time next week, the San Benito Public Library will reopen with a few subtle, though significant differences. The library is currently closed until renovations at its 101 W. Rose St. location are complete. According to Gerry Salazar, library director, approximately $6,000 worth of renovations earmarked for the …

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Man gets 20 years for exposing genitals at library

By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com BROWNSVILLE — A jury in the 404th State District Court in Brownsville has found a Harlingen man guilty of indecency with a child and sentenced him to 20 years in prison. In February 2013, 61-year-old Gregorio Gonzalez Jr. was accused of exposing his genitals and making sexually-explicit gestures toward 7-year-old …

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Police arrest man for exposing genitals to kids

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com A Harlingen man and registered sex offender was arrested Monday at the San Benito Public Library where he allegedly exposed himself to two children. Detective Rogelio Banda Jr. of the San Benito Police Department said that Harlingen resident Gregorio Gonzalez Jr., 60, was apprehended at the library and later …

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TAMUK students help San Benito promote environmental awareness

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Signs promoting a more environmentally-friendly San Benito are soon to be displayed at the city’s public library and Heavin Resaca Trail—this as part of a continuing partnership with Texas A&M University-Kingsville. On Tuesday, 22-year-old Shrey Kankaria and 21-year-old Nithesh Kattekola, TAMUK graduate students studying environmental engineering, were on-hand with …

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