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Calendar of Events (March 21-March 24)

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Date: Monday-Friday Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Event: Starz School of Dance Registration Where: 115 N. Williams Rd., San Benito More Info: (956) 361-7827 Date: Thru 2012 Event: San Benito Youth Softball League Where: La Paloma Park, 35005 Leal Rd. in San Benito More Info: (956) 264-0160 or (956) 970-4680 Date: Thru 2012 Event: San Benito …

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Betty Suzanne Bohner Cashin

Betty Cashin

Born in December 1921, the same year that the family home was built by her father, Betty Suzanne Bohner Cashin lived almost her entire life in San Benito. After graduating from San Benito High School, she attended community college in Brownsville, spent her sophomore year at Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, and finished her education …

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Consuelo S. Garza

Consuelo Garza

Consuelo S. Garza, 79, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen. She was born December 26, 1932 to the late Gaspar and Anita Saldaña Garza. “Chelo” was a dedicated teacher for over 45 years. She started her teaching career in Brownsville at J.T. Canales Elementary School. …

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Kenneth William McLaughlin

Kenneth William McLaughlin

Kenneth William McLaughlin, 62, of San Benito/Harlingen, Texas, entered into rest on March 7, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Albert and Mary Johnson McLaughlin; and one brother, Ralph Edward McLaughlin. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Irene S. McLaughlin of Harlingen; and …

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Garza Smetter announces bid for school board

Wilma Garza Smetter

Special to the NEWS Dr. Wilma Garza Smetter has announced her candidacy for the San Benito CISD School Board Trustee Place 3 position. For the past 30 years, Garza Smetter has been an educator. She has a Doctorate of Education from the University of Houston and has served as a teacher, middle school assistant principal, …

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First State Champs

By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS The Valley’s best couldn’t stop them, the Region’s best couldn’t hold them back, and not even the State’s best could keep them from capturing the State title. The San Benito Lady ‘Hounds powerlifting team ended their season with the highest of possible achievements; a State championship in their …

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Walk raises funds for Hospital

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS There is said to be strength in numbers, and on March 17th, Jamming Miles for Janet was certainly proof of that. With 65 registered runners, seven authentic and enticing musical acts, and a little over 100 in spectators, the community willingly united on Saturday morning to provide a …

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Diabetes walk to be held

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS The money raised this Saturday by Ray Saldaña and other organizers of the Second Annual Diabetes Fundraiser will in truth be a benefit for most in the valley region. All the funds collected in the event will go toward the Rio Grande Valley Diabetes Association (RGVDA) in hopes …

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Resaca City Music Series to begin

By STACEY GONZALEZ Special to the NEWS Come March 31st spring won’t be the only thing in air. The melodic tunes of The Blue Barn Band, Ok Robot!, Hindsight Bias, Yellow, Andy Dandy, Redemption by Cutting Fists, Stereotype, and Ashes Of Alaska will take center stage at the newly formed Resaca City Music Series at …

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Calendar of Events (March 18-March 20)

Date: Monday-Friday Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Event: Starz School of Dance Registration Where: 115 N. Williams Rd., San Benito More Info: (956) 361-7827   Date: Thru 2012 Event: San Benito Youth Softball League Where: La Paloma Park, 35005 Leal Rd. in San Benito More Info: (956) 264-0160 or (956) 970-4680   Date: Thru 2012 Event: …

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