2013 archive

WEEK NINE PREVIEW: Tarpons to host Bobcats; Falcons up against Porter

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS PORT ISABEL – In the Class 3A ranks, the Rio Hondo-Port Isabel bout has become quite the draw over the years and more often than not decides the winner of District 32-3A. Including a share officially clinched this year, Port Isabel now has claimed eight total (outright or …

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Calendar of Events (October 30 – November 2)

Date: Ongoing Event: San Benito Historical Society annual fresh Texas pecan sale fundraiser More Info: (956) 399-2502, (956) 245-8094 Date: Thru Oct. 31 Event: American Military Support Fall Troop Gear-Up Where: American Military Support, 1102 S. Commerce St, Harlingen More Info: (956) 956-425- 1549 Date: Thru Dec. 31 Event: American Military Support Operation: RGV Christmas …

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Hounds fall to PSJA 27-10 in third-straight loss

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS If wins against themselves counted, the San Benito Greyhounds would be in pretty good shape. Obviously, they don’t, and the latest example was a 27-10 loss to PSJA on Homecoming night at Bobby Morrow Stadium. San Benito (3-6 overall, 3-4 district) gave the ball up three times, each …

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2013 San Benito High School Homecoming Parade

San Benito High School Homecoming festivities were held Thursday, Oct. 24, with a parade downtown San Benito and the traditional lighting of the “SB” at old Greyhound Stadium.

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Guilty plea made in connection with bus driver’s death

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Felipe Sanchez Jr., the driver of a vehicle involved in a February collision that left a San Benito CISD school bus driver dead, pled guilty Thursday to a charge in connection with the incident, the 107th State District Court confirmed Friday. Court officials could not, however, immediately verify the …

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AMS plans benefits for local troops, veterans

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NEWS Staff Report American Military Support (AMS) is organizing two events to help benefit local servicemen and veterans. The first event is called Operation RGV Christmas Care Packages, in which the AMS will be accepting monetary donations from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. The donations will be used to assist with the distribution of Quality …

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Greyhound golfers place at tourneys

NEWS Staff Writer San Benito High School golf competitors have performed well in recent tournaments, scoring fourth and third place in a highly-competitive field. Rene Montalvo, SBHS golf coach, reported that the Greyhounds golf team took fourth place overall at the McAllen Invitational Golf Tournament held at Palmview Golf Course during the last weekend of …

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CONSIDER THIS: Tales from the Newsroom

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com During my first couple of years as managing editor, I often stayed overnight at the San Benito News office … ya know, just to get a head start and make a good impression. It took me a few years to realize that it wasn’t about how many hours I …

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HEATHER HOPES: Don’t Do It, Bro!

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Special to the NEWS So you’ve taken the plunge. You’ve shucked out the $29.99, and you’re now dating via the internet. And, hey! There’s no shame in that, necessarily. If there is, I’ll wear my shame right alongside the rest of you. Some evenings, I can be found perusing a certain …

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Calendar of Events (October 27 – October 29)

Date: Thru Oct. 31 Event: American Military Support Fall Troop Gear-Up Where: American Military Support, 1102 S. Commerce St, Harlingen More Info: (956) 956-425- 1549 Date: Thru Dec. 31 Event: American Military Support Operation: RGV Christmas Care Packages More Info: (956) 425-1549 Date: Oct. 26 Time: 10:30 a.m. Event: Alpha Delta Kappa District XIII meeting …

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