By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Several arrests have been made in San Benito in relation to an incident involving a man’s sister who was cut while trying to defend her brother. Around 3:30 a.m. on Friday, November 2, officers with the San Benito Police Department responded to the 600 block of North Resaca …
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Nov 07 2012
IN GOOD TASTE: Elsa’s Restaurant not just any Tex-Mex cuisine
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Now, there’s Mexican-American (Tex-Mex, if you will) cuisine, and then there’s Elsa’s. Elsa’s Restaurant in San Benito might be a little dive off the side of the road that you might just miss if you’re not on the lookout for it, but they definitely offer a big Mexican …
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Nov 07 2012
’Hounds to play for pride against Panthers
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS Coming into this season, the San Benito Greyhounds had visions of an undefeated record, a district crown, and playoff victories, now as their final game of the season looms, the ’Hounds will be hoping for at least an above .500 season. San Benito started the season with impressive …
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Nov 07 2012
Red Ants await ’Cats in Progreso
By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS PROGRESO – Following a disappointing loss to rival Port Isabel, the Rio Hondo Bobcats are hoping to finish off their season with a win against the struggling Progreso Red Ants on Friday. Despite Progreso being winless in District 32-3A and the Bobcats only managing to win one game …
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Nov 03 2012
CONSIDER THIS: State of Play – Why the Greyhound Band Rocks
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com At the advice of a dear friend of mine, I will not begin this column – a tribute to the San Benito High School Mighty Greyhound Band and the parents who participated in making our last edition so memorable – with the opening phrase, “One time, at band camp…” …
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Nov 03 2012
HEATHER HOPES: This Contains No Dating Advice, Whatsoever
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Since I’m definitely no authority on the subject, I find it interesting that several people have asked me to write a column about dating. I’ve never been married, and I’ve had two long-term relationships which each ended after years of dating off-and-on; then, there was my failed engagement. …
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Nov 03 2012
Tarpons run over Bobcats, 36-7
Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO — There’s no question as to what time it was on Friday night. It was definitely Tarpon Time. Port Isabel got a complete effort from the entire team and bullied its way past the Rio Hondo Bobcats 36-7 at Bobcat Stadium. Thanks to the victory, the Tarpons are now …
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Nov 03 2012
Voters to decide presidency, state and local races
NEWS Staff Report In just a few days, all the answers sought as to who will lead this county, state and local communities may be answered. Polls will open Tuesday, Nov. 6, in the 2012 General Election in San Benito for Precinct 17 at La Encantada Elementary, located at 35001 FM 1577; Pct. 18 at …
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Nov 03 2012
Parishioners remember departed on Day of the Dead
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Dia de los Muertos, which translates into Day of the Dead, is an organized observance of a concept which is said to have originated in Mexico 4,000 years ago to honor the souls of those who have died and gone on to the afterworld. The same day, November …
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Nov 03 2012
Hooked on Hounds – Greyhound Hair Club
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com There’s the San Benito Greyhounds, and then there’s life. Hector Avila doesn’t differentiate between the two, because – to him – they’re one in the same. Maybe that’s why the 50-year-old self-proclaimed “El Greyhound Mayor” and spokesperson for the Greyhound Hair Club – this week’s Hooked on Hounds candidate …
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