2012 archive

Wreck shuts down expressway, sends 2 to hospital

accident

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com A five-month-old baby boy and his mother were rushed to the hospital Tuesday after being involved in a car wreck on N. Expressway 83 in San Benito. Officer Juan Velez of the San Benito Police Department (SBPD) said four vehicles were involved in the accident and cited the cause …

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Robbery suspect remains on the run

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito police continue to follow leads in hopes of bringing to justice an aggravated robbery suspect believed responsible for the March 23 robbery of a convenience store. As previously reported by the News, Detective Rogelio Banda of the San Benito Police Department reported Friday that a suspect described …

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High School Belles take top prizes at competition

Belles

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS On March 3, the San Benito High School Belles competed in Corpus Christi and came home with four different awards. The group performed in three categories, these being jazz, hip hop, and in open competition, proving to be successful in each. Captain Nadia Vela, 16, is satisfied with …

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Youth baseball/softball opening ceremonies draw over 1,000

SBYBSA opening ceremonies

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS The 2012 San Benito Youth Baseball/Softball Association began its first season Saturday at Stookey Park. A parade of 43 teams with 500 members welcomed the 800 in attendance. The parade was led by Motorcycle Officer David Ortega of the San Benito Police Department and San Benito High School …

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’Hound powerlifters impress at state meet

Hounds

By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS The San Benito Greyhound powerlifting team made the trek to Abilene to compete in the state powerlifting meet. The Greyhounds surprised state competitors as they performed better than initially predicted by Regional Standings. At 123 pounds, JR Torres took sixth place after totaling 965 pounds. In the 148 …

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Let’s Play Ball!

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Pictured are the many children who signed up for San Benito Youth Baseball/Softball Association in preparation for a long awaited season. The players, coaches, association officials and parents enjoyed opening day ceremonies Saturday, the festivities of which are shown here. (Photos by Rodrigo Davila)

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Texas Independence Day Celebration

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Shown are images of the Fourth Annual Texas Independence Day celebration, held March 10 in San Benito. The event’s reenactments helped remind those in attendance of the hardships of battle while fighting for freedom. (Photos by Rodrigo Davila)

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Greyhounds shock #1 Lopez

Jacob Puente

By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS Going into Friday’s game, the San Benito Greyhounds were fighting for a chance to get back into district contention and were victorious in doing so as they defeated the number one ranked Brownsville Lopez Lobos. Senior standout Jacob Puente pitched a one hitter for six innings and struck …

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Cowgirls edge Lady ’Hounds, 2-1

Kassandra Sanchez

By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS At a familiar place, Lady ’Hound Stadium, the San Benito Lady ’Hounds came into Friday’s game in an unfamiliar place, fighting for the top spot instead of being safely on top. The Lady ’Hounds faced the Brownsville Porter Lady Cowgirls for a battle for first place and came …

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Calendar of Events (March 25-March 27)

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Date: Monday-Friday Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Event: Starz School of Dance Registration Where: 115 N. Williams Rd., San Benito More Info: (956) 361-7827 Date: March 24 Event: RGV Diabetes Association’s 2nd Annual Diabetes Fundraiser Where: Heavin Resaca Trail, San Benito More Info: (956) 622-2733, 241-2603 or email: marthasaldanal@gmail.com Date: March 24 Time: 12-2 p.m. Event: …

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