2012 archive

Lady ’Hounds pound Pace, 11-1

Squirt Flores

San Benito Lady ’Hound Adriana “Squirt” Flores is shown (above) at bat during Tuesday night’s game at home against Pace. Also pictured is catcher Giselle Tamayo (inset) and pitcher Amber Jasso (below). (Photos by T.J. Tijerina)

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Going Undefeated

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The 5-6 year old Jaguars basketball team went undefeated this season; players shown (from l-r) are Mark K. Ybarra, Noe Zavala, Jr., Devin Silva, Trey Rodriguez, Meagan Delgado, Erik Maya, Mariano Garcia, and Jeremiah Gonzales. (Courtesy photo)

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Calendar of Events (April 4-April 7)

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Date: Thru May 11 Event: Angels Pet Rescue+ Raffle: Seven Sets of Pearl Earrings for Mother’s Day Where: Brownsville Animal Shelter, 416 FM 511 in Omito More Info: (956) 371-7320 or email llaneyll@aol.com Date: April 6 Time: 3 p.m. Event: March for Jesus sponsored by Puentes Ministry Where: W.H. Heavin Amphitheater, San Benito More Info: …

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Clerk attacked in robbery

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Surveillance footage caught the assault of a convenience store clerk in San Benito who was attacked Sunday by two armed men. According to police reports, the incident took place in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 1 at a Stripes convenience store located on the 400 block of …

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First contingent of Chinese visit Cameron County

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City of San Benito, state and county officials are shown with Chinese businessmen who visited the area recently. The Chinese businessmen and area dignitaries are pictured gathering inside the San Benito Municipal Building. (City of San Benito photos)

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Workshop details TAKS vs. STAAR

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By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Representatives from the Region One Education Service Center held a workshop in San Benito on Monday to discuss the difference in standardize testing between the TAKS and the STAAR tests. San Benito CISD educators, members of the Board of Trustees and other officials witnessed Dr. Eduardo Cancino, Region One …

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Woman escapes kidnapper, bites finger

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By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Authorities from the Cameron County Sheriff’s Department continue the search for a man accused of attempted kidnapping in El Ranchito. According to Sheriff Omar Lucio, the attempted kidnapping took place at Gloria’s Beauty Salon off of FM 1577 and U.S. Highway 281 at 11 p.m. Saturday, just before closing …

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Moreno nabbed for robberies in Harlingen

Ivan Moreno

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A San Benito man remains in police custody after he was arrested Saturday on robbery charges stemming from Harlingen businesses. According to reports, the accused was identified as 21-year-old Ivan Joseph Moreno, who was arrested for robberies in connection with incidences at a Harlingen Starbucks and Walmart. Moreno was …

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Easter Coloring Contest Winners Named!

Derek Izaguirre

Two-year-old Derek Izaguirre of San Benito is shown with his parents, Joseph Izaguirre and Yvette Zuniga, after winning the San Benito News Easter Coloring Contest in the 2-4 age division. Derek is pictured with his winning drawing and Easter basket. (Staff photo by Michael Rodriguez)

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SBHS choirs take sweepstakes

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On Friday, March 23, four choirs from San Benito High School competed in the annual UIL Concert/Sight-reading competition held at the University of Texas at Brownsville (UTB) The Arts Center. The varsity women and the varsity mixed (the Greyhound Chorale) earned a superior rating on both Concert and Sight-reading, garnering the coveted “Sweepstakes” trophy. These choirs are under the direction of Ted Lyra and Assistant Director Anna Garcia. (Staff photo by Michael Rodriguez)

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