April 2011 archive

Ex-Cowboy to visit San Benito Friday

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‘The Shark’ Cometh   By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A shark is on its way to San Benito. Scratch that and make it, “The Shark.” Former Dallas Cowboys football player Kenneth “Kenny” Gant will be at El Gallito Restaurant on Friday signing autographs and taking photographs with fans. Gant, also known as “The …

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School board candidates spend thousands

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By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Expenditure reports turned in for the duration of March 14-April 14 showed that there were some big spenders in the San Benito CISD School Board election. The expenditure reports show the amount of money each candidate received in contributions, who contributed to the candidates’ campaign, the amount of …

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Herrera making noise at Texas Southern

JoAnn Herrera

By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS HOUSTON – JoAnn Herrera made a name for herself in the Valley as a dominant pitcher for the San Benito Lady ’Hounds softball team. Upon graduation, the four-year starting letterman embarked on a new journey as she earned a scholarship to pitch for Texas Southern University in Houston, …

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Fourth Annual Autism Walk

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Shown are scenes from the Fourth Annual Autism Walk, held Friday, April 15, an event in which over 100 people reportedly attended to help raise autism awareness. (Photos by Vince Galvan)

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Mary Moore

Mary Moore

San Benito, TX – Mary Moore, a lifelong resident of San Benito, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at the age of 96. She was born on December 17, 1914 to John D. and Mary Borello, and Married Harry Moore on March 31, 1931. Her cheerful smile, kind heart, and wonderful cooking …

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News community forum draws crowd in RH

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    By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Candidates for the Rio Hondo ISD School Board addressed a crowd of over 35 citizens Thursday for the San Benito News “Meet the Candidates” Community Forum. The event was co-sponsored by the Rio Hondo Pony League and held inside the Deep River Family Bar and Grill, …

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San Benito flat in win over Lopez

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  By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS The San Benito Lady ’Hounds struggled against the Brownsville Lopez Lady Lobos Friday, a team which they had brutally defeated in the first round of district play. In seven innings of play the Lady ’Hounds scraped off the win with a score of 3-0. Their typical no …

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Lady ’Hounds secure fifth district track title

SB girls track pic

  The San Benito Lady Greyhound track team is shown earlier this week at the high school before departing to the District 32-5A track preliminaries. (Staff photo by Francisco E. Jimenez) By CHRISTY CORTEZ & MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ San Benito News Remember the numbers five and one … chances are the San Benito Lady Greyhound varsity …

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Sophomore sensation epitome of dedication

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For Love of the Game  By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS San Benito Greyhound sophomore sensation Adan Guzman is a rare baseball player who doesn’t come around very often. On the field he’s a warrior that goes above and beyond to help his teammates win, whether it be diving for foul balls or hitting …

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Mom seeks Medicaid waiver for son with autism

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For David   By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com David Joshua de la Garza loves to ride the Orbiter at the carnival. He loves it so much, in fact, that he is known to get on the ride in excess of 50 or more times in one visit. David is also autistic. He was …

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