Mar 22 2012
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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Mar 21 2012
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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Mar 20 2012
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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Mar 20 2012
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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Mar 20 2012
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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Mar 20 2012
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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Mar 16 2012
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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Mar 16 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS In this its 20th anniversary, the South Texas Adult Resource and Training (START) Center has much planned in 2012. With three major projects, such as a new GED program, a youth program, and a plan to acquire more funds for those affected by Hurricane Dolly, the START Center …
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Mar 16 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS If you love theater, The Gin Game is a must! If you are not sure about theater, The Gin Game is a must! If you are looking for a thoroughly entertaining way to spend a couple of hours on South Padre Island, The Gin Game is …
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Mar 16 2012
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS In honor of March being “The International Women’s” Month, the Narciso Martinez Writers’ Forum is sponsoring “Women’s Voices” on March 17. In addition to readings by women in the NMCAC Writer’s Forum, two female artists will feature their works in a display in conjunction with the readings at …
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