Sep 07 2013
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS HARLINGEN— Sometimes, it’s just not your night. While virtually nothing went right for the San Benito Greyhounds, almost everything was clicking across the field. Harlingen rolled up 359 yards offensively and its defense was downright tenacious as the Cardinals rolled to a 54-0 win at Boggus Stadium on …
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Sep 07 2013
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO — They haven’t been easy, but they’ve been wins. And the Rio Hondo Bobcats are still perfect on the young season. On an evening when the defense was superb all night, the Cats held off Class 4A La Joya Juarez-Lincoln for a 19-13 non-district win on …
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Sep 07 2013
NEWS Staff Report The San Benito Lady ’Hounds varsity volleyball team continues to roll on as they pick up one victory after another. The Lady ’Hounds’ (2-0 in district) latest victims, the PSJA Memorial Lady Wolverines, were sent home early following three straight sets with scores of 25-23, 25-12 and 25-23. Kailha Reyes looked impressive …
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Sep 07 2013
Date: Sept. 14 Time: 1:30 p.m. Event: The Valley Byliners presents author and poet Brenda Nettles Riojas on “Reaching Aha! – Inspiration Zone Ahead” Where: Harlingen Public Library, 410 ’76 Dr., Harlingen More Info: (956) 399-8505 or visit rgvbyliners.org. Date: Sept. 21 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event: Market Day Where: Plaza de San …
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Sep 07 2013
Santiago A. Flores, 71, of Rio Hondo, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Santiago M. and Carlotta Ayala Flores; and a brother, Jose Maria Flores. Mr. Flores is survived by his loving wife, Aurora M. Flores; son, …
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Sep 07 2013
Robert W. Huff passed away on September 3, 2013. He was 93 years old. Robert W. Huff was a fighter pilot in WWII. He taught flying and worked on planes. He had five Bronze Stars, Extinguished Cross, Purple Heart and many, many more medals. We thank everyone for their support through this sadden time. I …
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Sep 03 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com A suspected case of animal cruelty and the burglary of numerous motor vehicles reported at three Industrial Park businesses are currently under investigation by the San Benito Police Department. Authorities were reportedly notified Monday of a break-in that occurred sometime between Friday evening and Saturday morning at Amigos Del …
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Sep 03 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com It’s official. Longtime Boys and Girls Club of San Benito employee Veronica Cantu will lead the club as its Chief Professional Officer. “Ms. Cantu had been serving as interim CPO and prior to that had worked as administrative assistant for the club,” said President Tommy Ramirez of the …
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Sep 03 2013
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The launching of a new Texas Department of Transportation app is about numbers, specifically 25,794, 9,480 and 1,173—figures totaling the statewide amount of alcohol-related motor vehicle traffic crashes, serious injuries and fatalities in 2012, respectively. Consider further that 260 of the deaths TxDOT reported last year involved drivers between …
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Sep 03 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – The Rio Hondo ISD Board of Trustees approved its budget for the 2013-2014 school year at a board meeting on Monday, August 26. Superintendent of Schools Ismael Garcia confirmed that a balanced budget was approved for a total of $24,452,524. Want the whole story? Pick …
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