Jun 22 2011
Special to the NEWS HARLINGEN – Wednesday’s North American League South contest between the first-place Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings and the second-place San Angelo Colts at Harlingen Field has been postponed due to rain. A make-up date has not yet been determined. Fans with tickets to Wednesday’s game can exchange them for tickets to any …
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Jun 22 2011
Special to the NEWS HARLINGEN – Alexander Concepcion struck out 16 in six innings to lead the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings past the San Angelo Colts 5-4 on Tuesday at Harlingen Field. Danny Rondon added two strikeouts in two and one-third innings and Edgar Martinez struck out both batters he faced while picking up his …
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Jun 22 2011
Special to the NEWS BROWNSVILLE – After less than five minutes of deliberations, a Brownsville jury has convicted a 55-year-old Los Fresnos resident of distributing and possessing child pornography, United States Attorney José Angel Moreno announced Wednesday. Mark William Woerner, 55, formerly of Las Vegas, Nevada and a current resident of Los Fresnos, was convicted …
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Jun 22 2011
By CRISTINA M. GARCIA Special to the NEWS It might be a long shot for anyone on planet earth to receive an opportunity to speak with an astronaut, much less when he is relatively 200 miles above the earth’s atmosphere. The Rio Grande Valley’s Boy Scouts of America reached for the stars and landed …
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Jun 21 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com People of Earth, say “Hello” to Adios Pluto, a four-member outfit who’s main goal is to distinguish themselves from other bands in the area by making good music. “(Our sound) is very indie rock. The songs are kind of fast. We have a couple of ballads,” said frontman …
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Jun 21 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Chamber of Commerce will be holding its Seventh Annual Kids Fish tournament at the Heavin Resaca Trail on Saturday, June 25 from 4-8 p.m. “The categories are the same as every year.” said Chamber President Zeke Padilla. “We have three age groups, and there will …
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Jun 21 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Resaca Fest is scheduled for Sunday, July 3, and it is looking to be another fun-filled event for the whole family. “We scheduled the event on Sunday this year because of all the other events that will be going on that weekend, and also for the people leaving, …
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Jun 21 2011
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – Prepare for some fun in the sun. The First Annual Arroyo Days celebration will be held Saturday, June 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the grounds of Rio Hondo City Hall, located on 121 N. Arroyo Blvd. in Rio Hondo. Sponsored by the City …
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Jun 21 2011
Special to the NEWS Thirty-eight-year-old Robin Haus of San Benito felt like she was running out of time and options in her battle with acute lymphocytic leukemia, so she made that dreaded call to somebody she hoped could find homes for two of her dogs. Robin no longer is responding to treatment, and her last …
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Jun 21 2011
The 2011-12 Rotary Club of San Benito Board of Directors was installed during the club’s annual installation banquet held last Thursday at the San Benito Funeral Home. Seen here is President-Elect, Rebecca Berry; incoming President, Rene Munoz; Master of Ceremonies Neil Murphy, Director at Large & Sergeant-at-Arms, Bertha Wilson; Director at Large & Vocational Service, Tim Trapp; Treasurer, Lionel Betancourt; Secretary, Ros Salmeron;. Not shown is Vice President, Bill Weekley; Past President, Rolando Monsevalles and Director at Large & International Service Director, George Gomez. (Courtesy photo by Charlie Wilson)
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