Feb 14 2012
IDEA Public Schools in San Benito held its Second Annual Wellness Walkathon recently, in which $11,300 was raised, surpassing last year’s total, $7,000. The money raised will be used for student field lessons. Officials credited IDEA students, parents and supporters for their efforts as well as Andrew Stueck, the Wellness Team including volunteers and teachers who encouraged student participation. (Courtesy photo)
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Feb 10 2012
Date: Thru 2012 Event: San Benito Historicl Museum’s Pecan Sale More Info: (956) 245-8094 or email: queentut1940@att.net Date: January 26 – February 18 Event: Fiber Arts Competition and Exhibit Where: D’Arte Centre, 115 Jackson , Harlingen More Info: (956) 425-4030 or 202-3778 Date: February 8, 15, 22, 29 – March 7, 14, 21, 28 Event: …
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Feb 10 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS On Thursday, Feb. 9, the San Benito City Charter Committee agreed to hold a public hearing on the possible amendment to the city’s bylaws. The hearing will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the San Benito Municipal Building. According to Committee Chair Charlie Wilson, …
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Feb 10 2012
By SCARLET O’ROURKE Special to the NEWS Recognition for a job well done is often regarded as the best way to maintain a healthy working environment. In the case of Smith-Reagan Insurance Agency, located at 148 S. Sam Houston Blvd. in San Benito, this appears to be the case, and then some. The staff was …
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Feb 10 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS After nearly 20 years, Ray Saldaña, 45, and his wife Martha, 46, were reunited for the first time since high school, and immediately realized they were meant to be. The two love birds were once friends in high school who met due to athletics. Martha was a track …
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Feb 10 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS On Wednesday, Feb. 8, San Benito News writers participated in a workshop at Travis Elementary in Harlingen to help kids sharpen their skills. The workshop consisted of reading fourth grade students’ narrative essays, helping them use proper grammar, self-correcting techniques, encouraging detail and implementing writing strategies. Participating were …
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Feb 10 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS After defeating the Brownsville Hanna Lady Golden Eagles on Tuesday, Feb. 7 with a final score of 54-38, the San Benito Lady Greyhound varsity basketball team is preparing to enter the playoffs… again. For fans of the purple and gold, it’s refreshing to see the girls’ basketball program …
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Feb 10 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS For Head Coach Eddie Abrego of the San Benito Greyhound varsity basketball team, putting the ball in the hoop has always been his love, life and passion. Abrego, 39, began his journey in the second grade, when his father took him to a Knights of Columbus shooting tournament. …
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Feb 10 2012
By LARRY GAGE Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – It was a sweep. The Rio Hondo Bobcats and Lady Bobcats cruised past Port Isabel basketball teams Tuesday, helping the ’Cats remain number one in the race for a District 32-3A title with a 66-45 victory over the Tarpons while the girls move on into …
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Feb 10 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS On Friday, Feb. 10, the San Benito Greyhound varsity track team held their first track meet at Bobby Morrow Stadium. As of presstime, the participants who placed were San Benito varsity track athletes Brenda Lopez, 17, with first place in the two mile run; and Raphael Duenes, 16, …
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