2012 archive

Las Huellas donates 200 fishing rods

Las Huellas

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Joe Kitterman said he wants today’s youth to pick up a fishing rod instead of a videogame controller. He’s going to get his wish come June 23, the date of the 2012 San Benito Chamber of Commerce Kids Fishing Tournament. Kitterman is a member of the Las Huellas Board …

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San Benito High School Class of 2012

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San Benito High School seniors are shown before a commencement ceremony at Bobby Morrow Stadium Friday night. According to school district officials, 638 seniors received their diploma. (Staff photos by Michael Rodriguez)

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Head Starters Graduate

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Youngsters from the N.I.N.O.S. Head Start in San Benito are shown during their graduation ceremony Thursday, when they were given their diplomas, performed before their proud parents and enjoyed some cake. (Photos by T.J. Tijerina)

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Little Hounds, Little Helpers

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Shown are 3-4 year old ballplayers who make up the Pee-Wee team, the Little ’Hounds. The youngsters are shown participating in a trash pickup event at Stookey Park in San Benito. (Courtesy photos)

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San Benito NJROTC ‘most improved’

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South Texas Navy League officials present the Most Improved NJROTC Unit award to members of the San Benito High School Naval Junior ROTC. (Courtesy photo)

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Calendar of Events (May 30-June 2)

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Date: June 4-7 Time: 8:30-11 a.m. Event: Lady ’Hounds Summer Hoops 2012 Basketball Camp: Lil Dribblers (1st-5th Grade) Where: Veterans Memorial Academy Gymnasium, San Benito More Info: (956) 361-6455 Date: June 4-7 Time: 1-3:30 p.m. Event: Lady ’Hounds Summer Hoops 2012 Basketball Camp: Junior Dribblers (6th-9th Grade) Where: Veterans Memorial Academy Gymnasium, San Benito More …

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Runoff set in District 34 Congressional race, Sheriff wins

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By COLE AVERY San Benito News Although too close to call, the field of 11 candidates for the new U.S. Congressional District 34 seat may dwindle to four following Tuesday’s primary election. According to unofficial results, and as of 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Filemon Vela clinched a spot on what’s sure to be a runoff after …

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Civil Service Commission upholds Lopez’s indefinite suspension

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By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS The San Benito Civil Service Commission upheld a March 31 decision to indefinitely suspend Fire Marshal Henry Lopez during an appeal hearing on Tuesday. The conclusion of the hearing marks the close of yet another chapter in an ongoing war of words between Lopez, Assistant City Manager Arturo …

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SBCISD school board meeting heats up

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By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS During a special meeting held to a packed house on Memorial Day, the San Benito CISD Board of Trustees took no action to reprimand Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón. The board did, however, approve an audit of the district’s finances and the termination of legal services of …

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SBHS seniors named valedictorian, salutatorian

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By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com For most students, a day after school consists of spending time with friends, family or their video games; but not for San Benito High School seniors Hilario B. Garcia and Kristina Garcia (no relation), who continues to hit the books after the bell rings. Hilario, 17, was named the …

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