2013 archive

Greyhounds beat ‘Stangs in district opener

Greyhounds

Special to the NEWS McALLEN — When the going was good, the San Benito Greyhounds thrived. But it was when the going got tough that the ’Hounds shined brightest. After letting an 8-1 lead slip away, the boys stopped the bleeding and then scored four insurance runs to beat McAllen Memorial 12-8 on Tuesday night …

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Calendar of Events (February 27 – March 3)

Date: Thru Mar. 1 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Event: Annual Quilt Show featuring the top 2012 18 finalists from the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY Where: Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood, Harlingen More Info: (956) 216-4901 Date: Thru Mar. 28 Time: …

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Committee asks club for transparency

By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS The City of San Benito Boys and Girls Club committee is asking for transparency from the club regarding its financial affairs and operational information. Committee members have recently been reviewing methods to assist the San Benito club, which, according to Boys and Girls Club of San Benito Board …

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Vallejo to open for Zac Brown Band

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The Zac Brown Band’s “Chicken Fried” is about to get “Country-Fide” by San Benito’s own Madelyn Victoria Vallejo. Vallejo, a country musician who performs as Madelyn Victoria, will be opening for the Zac Brown Band on Friday, March 1, when they play BorderFest at the State Farm Arena …

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CANCER FREE: Retired officer credits miracle for sudden healing

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Guadalupe Ayala walked into the San Benito News office on Tuesday, Feb. 12, prepared for an interview about where he was supposed to be that day had events that transpired four days prior not occurred. Consider first that Ayala was supposed to be in Houston on Feb. 12 to …

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Torres takes bronze at state wrestling meet

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito High School was well represented at the State Wrestling Meet in Austin over the weekend. Wrestling in the 128-pound weight class was Valeria Torres, who grappled against Angelique Davis of Katy Morton Ranch High School, defeating her in the second period by fall with a total …

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Lady ’Hounds begin season with 12-1 record

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Lady ’Hound varsity softball team has kicked off the 2013 season much like it does every season, dominating. The 12-1 Lady ’Hounds have dominated nearly every team they have faced thus far and don’t appear to be slowing down any time soon. They competed in …

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Greyhounds take fourth at tourney

Special to the NEWS McALLEN – The week didn’t start the way they’d have liked, but the Greyhound baseball team turned things around at the McAllen/Mission ISD Baseball Tournament over the weekend. The ’Hounds went 2-2 in McAllen and brought home a fourth place trophy as a result. Skipper Ram Partida said earning some hardware …

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San Benito Texans crowned flag football champs

The San Benito Texans were crowned champions at the McAllen NFL Flag Football Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 23. The Texans won in the 5-6 year-old division. The players are Tommy Ramirez, Adam Cortez, Ricky Olivares, Robby Leal, Jason Rodriguez and Ethan Gomez. Coaches are Tommy Ramirez and Lionel Cortez. (Courtesy photo)

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Greyhounds take tennis tournament

Shown are members of the San Benito Greyhound varsity tennis team, which won the 82nd Annual Heart’s Delight Varsity Tennis Tournament. Shown (from l-r) are Esteban Casas and Cristina Estrella, who won in mixed doubles, and Elizabeth Medina and Brittany Mendez, who won in girls doubles. The team will compete in the District 31-5A Individual Tennis Tournament in Weslaco on March 25 and 26. The team is coached by Dan Hirst. (Staff photo by Francisco E. Jimenez)

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