May 29 2013
Special to the NEWS Amid the excitement of the San Benito Lady Greyhounds’ softball success, City of San Benito leaders are adding to the fanfare by seeing the team off in grand style. A parade through downtown San Benito is scheduled Thursday morning with a police and fire escort, with sirens and flashing radiating from …
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May 29 2013
Special to the NEWS A community pep rally will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at Bobby Morrow Stadium in an effort to celebrate the accomplishments of members the San Benito Lady Greyhound varsity softball team, headed by Coach Elias Martinez. Martinez, his coaching staff and student athletes will be the evening’s honored …
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May 29 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – The San Benito Lady ’Hounds softball team has become a symbol for the entire Rio Grande Valley to support. While not necessarily rivals, the 32-3A Rio Hondo Lady Bobcats softball team has jumped on the 31-5A Lady ’Hounds bandwagon. “I think the entire Valley community …
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May 29 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – The success of the San Benito Lady Hounds softball team has united the city of San Benito, but they have also managed to gain the support of the Rio Grande Valley Community, particularly Rio Hondo. “Yes we will (support the Lady Hounds),” said Rio Hondo …
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May 29 2013
Vietnam veteran Jose Garcia of San Benito was a guest speaker Monday at the city’s Memorial Day ceremony, held at the Veterans War Memorial downtown on Sam Houston Boulevard. The event immediately followed a silent and solemn march – a procession that included Garcia and other local veterans who are shown here. The ceremony and procession were organized by the City of San Benito and San Benito Veterans Advisory Board Chair, Victor Garza. (Staff photos by Francisco E. Jimenez and courtesy photo by Joe Bocanegra)
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May 29 2013
Date: Thru June 6 Event: Registration for the San Benito Public Library Summer Reading Program Where: San Benito Public Library, 101 W. Rose St., San Benito More Info: (956) 361-3860 Date: May 30 Time: 6 p.m. Event: San Benito Historical Society Preservation and Pizza Party Where: San Benito Community Building, 210 E. Heywood St., San …
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May 27 2013
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS LAREDO — This one was well worth the wait. Fifteen hours after walking off the field without playing an inning due to bad weather and forgetful umpires, the San Benito Lady ’Hounds gritted out a 4-1 win over Smithson Valley in their Region-IV 5A final at the Student …
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May 25 2013
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS LAREDO – The rain went away, but unfortunately, it’s the game that will come another day. With rains in the Laredo area all day Friday, the Region-IV final between the Lady ’Hounds (33-2) and Smithson Valley (23-7) was in doubt because of poor field conditions. However, the diligent …
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May 25 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com One is in and the other is out. During the special board meeting of the San Benito CISD Board of Trustees on Thursday, May 23, trustees voted 4-3 in favor of placing Antonio G. Limón on paid administrative leave as the district’s superintendent. Also, the board – in …
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May 25 2013
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Speaking at Thursday’s meeting of the Rotary Club of San Benito was Vice President of Immigrant Youth Services for Southwest Key, Alexia Rodriguez, who addressed Rotarians in the meeting room at Blanquita’s Mexican Restaurant. Rodriguez updated those in attendance on the happenings with the newly restored former Dolly …
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