2013 archive

GAMES OF THE WEEK: ’Hounds, Cards set for 84th meeting; Cats at home vs. Huskies

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com HARLINGEN – Week zero of the 2013 Texas High School Football Season is officially in the books, and teams all over the state are now moving forward toward another chance to compete under the Friday night lights. Coming off a sobering loss to the Los Fresnos Falcons Friday …

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WEEK ONE PREVIEW: South may prove too much for Wolverines

Special to the NEWS PHARR — After a resounding win at home over McAllen Rowe last week, the Harlingen South Hawks take their show on the road against a former district foe. The Hawks (1-0) go to sparkling PSJA Stadium Friday to take on PSJA Memorial (0-1) in a game which on paper, figures to …

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Calendar of Events (September 4 – September 7)

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. – 3 p.m. Event: Market Day Where: Plaza de San …

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HEATHER HOPES: A Puzzle of Expertise

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Special to the NEWS Susie solved a puzzle one day. Within a week, someone carrying a different, unfinished puzzle stumbled onto Susie’s path, and she felt apt to advise the person. “Oh,” Susie said, “do exactly what I did, and you’ll see results!” We can learn a good many things, but …

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ELIDA’S #1! Villarreal wins Hooked on Hounds fan contest

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The people have spoken. A total of 32,835 votes were cast in the San Benito News Hooked on Hounds fan contest, and 16,574 of those votes went to Elida S. Villarreal, the winner of the first-ever contest deciding who the biggest San Benito Greyhounds fan is in town. …

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City tears down suspected haven for criminal activity

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Gone with a residence located on the 200 block of East Robertson Street in San Benito are the concerns that had become associated with the property for years. On Thursday, a City of San Benito crew demolished the house after many reports were filed with the city’s Code Enforcement …

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Man jailed for fondling himself in front of toddler

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com A San Benito man was arrested Thursday for allegedly fondling himself in front of two women and a toddler. According to Rogelio Banda Jr. of the San Benito Police Department, Juan Baltierra, 51, of San Benito was arrested Aug. 29 for indecency with a child, a third degree felony, …

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Board OKs clinic provider; Leal named MJMS principal

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito CISD Board of Trustees met on Thursday, Aug. 29 in which action was taken on a number of items, including the 2013-2014 budget, the selection of an on-site primary health clinic provider and the assignment of a principal at Miller Jordan Middle School. The budget …

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Falcons edge ’Hounds on opening night

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS On Opening Night, everyone is subject to some jitters. Both Los Fresnos and San Benito exhibited them, but it was the Falcons who grew more comfortable as the night went on. The Falcons stumbled early, but eventually got rolling as they held off the Greyhounds 24-16 in a …

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WEEK ZERO REPORT: Bobcats top Warriors; Cards fall to S.A. Johnson

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Special to the NEWS SANTA ROSA — There’s no better way to start the season than with a hard-earned victory. And the Rio Hondo Bobcats got just that. Behind early, the Cats roared back and scored a solid 26-16 win on the road over Santa Rosa in their non-district season opener. Want the whole story? …

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