December 2010 archive

Vega to bring eclectic taste to contest

Shirley Vega mug

Editor’s Note: Leading up to the Second Annual The Best Tamales in Town contest, the News will feature in preceding editions articles announcing each of the five judges. This is the third of the five-part series. By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Originality, taste and texture. Shirley Vega, recently announced as the third judge in the Second Annual …

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Youth league holds elections, plans 2011 season

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Facing uncertainty stemming from the City of San Benito’s intentions to form its own league as well as the new fees implemented for the use of Stookey Park, the remaining members of the San Benito Youth Baseball/Softball League (SBYBSL) gathered Monday evening to conduct the election of officers for the 2011 season. …

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Girls place third at tourney, boys improve

By JOE R. BOWLING, JR. The San Benito Lady Greyhound wrestling team tasted defeat for the first time in nine tries this season as they fell in their own tournament on Saturday. The team still had another strong day overall as they finished third place with a 4-1 record. The team easily dispatched of PSJA …

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’Hounds lose two, win one at Edinburg tourney

By JOE R. BOWLING, JR. EDINBURG – The San Benito Greyhound basketball team lost a pair of games midway through the Edinburg tournament this weekend then finished with a win over Sharyland in the consolation finals. The team had advanced to a game with the host school to take on Edinburg, hanging in early with …

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Rangerville Elementary

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Rangerville Elementary School students and staff along with CIS (Communities in Schools) donated turkey/sides baskets to parents. Seen here is student council president Arturo Escobedo, a fifth grader and the donator, with parent-winner Sonia Olmeda. (Courtesy photo)

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Elite teams rare indeed

By JOE R. BOWLING, JR. Got a chance to take in a few basketball games this week and intend on sitting court-side for a bunch over the weekend. Basketball season has a special place in my heart with some truly great memories not only as a member of the media but as a player and …

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Herrera sparks life in topsy-turvy season

Tommy Herrera pic

By JOE R. BOWLING, JR. When the San Benito Greyhound football team walked into the locker room for a final time after a playoff loss to the Harlingen Cardinals, many of the seniors knew they would be removing those pads for a final time. Add to the list the most productive offensive weapon for the …

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‘Hounds mature in hard-fought wins, one loss

By JOE R. BOWLING, JR. The San Benito boys’ basketball team fell for the first time on Tuesday as they lost to the Harlingen Cardinals. The team now sits with a 2-1 record as they had won the first two games and are eager to get back at it this weekend in tournament play. The …

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Defense keeps Lady `Hounds competitive

By JOE R. BOWLING, JR. The San Benito Lady ’Hounds shook off a couple of losses over the weekend and rolled over Edinburg Economedes in a home game on Tuesday. The constant for the team for the season has been defense and in the Economedes game it was obvious from the opening tip. In the …

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Juan Segura

Juan Segura

WESLACO, TX—Juan Segura passed away November 28, 2010. He was born on June 24, 1935. He is preceded in death by his sons Juan Segura, Jr. and Joey Segura and daughter, Diana Segura. Survivors include his wife, Lidia G. Segura; sons David Segura and Daniel Segura; daughters, Dalia S. Blell, Delma Segura and Debbie Segura; …

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