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San Benito holds nothing back in 49-14 Porter beatdown

Jorge Macias

By CRISTINA M. GARCIA Special to the NEWS Defensive dominance? Check. Offensive prowess? Check. Blowout? Check. This was the recipe for the San Benito Greyhounds’ relentless attack on the unsuspecting Brownsville Porter Cowboys Friday night at Bobby Morrow Stadium. The Cowboys (1-8 overall, 1-5 in district), a pass-happy team, came into San Benito hoping to …

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Falcons hammer Pace Vikings in 44-14 rout

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By STACEY GONZALEZ Special to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS – Los Fresnos Falcons Head Coach Clint Finley made it very clear what he expected his team to do in the week leading up to facing off against Brownsville Pace, and that was to rest up. Judging by the Falcons’ victorious outcome of 44-14 over Pace, …

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Bobcats edge Gators for big win

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By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS RIO GRANDE CITY – The Rio Hondo Bobcats traveled to Rio Grande City Thursday to take on the Grulla Gators in what turned out to be an emotional game as the latter squad’s offensive lineman, Adrian Peña, recently passed. It was a tough night for both teams as …

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EXCLUSIVE: Teacher accused of assault speaks out

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com In an exclusive interview with the San Benito News, longtime Berta Cabaza Middle School teacher Sandra Tumberlinson spoke candidly on the assault charges levied against her by a student. As first reported on www.sbnewspaper.com Thursday, Tumberlinson was arraigned the morning of Oct. 27 on class “C” misdemeanor charges of …

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Two charged with theft of semi truck

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – Two men were arrested earlier this month for the theft of a semi truck from a Rio Hondo property. According to the Precinct 4 Cameron County Constable’s Office, the owner of the semi reported its theft on Sept. 26, stating that the vehicle was taken from …

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Humanitarian Award recipients honored

Rick Trevino

By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS It was an emotional night in Ranch Viejo, where the San Benito-based South Texas Adult Resource and Training (START) Center acknowledged its three recipients for the 2011 Freddy Fender Humanitarian Awards on Thursday. The awards were given to those who have contributed in various ways to community service …

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Firefighters award youngsters for poster entries

Fire Prevention Poster Contest Grand Champion

By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS The San Benito Fire Department Fire Prevention Poster Contest award presentation was held in the San Benito Community Building Thursday. Each grade level had three winners chosen from all over the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District (SBCISD) as well as from IDEA Academy, and one grand prize …

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‘HOUND HISTORY: Greyhounds clip Falfurrias, 13-6

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Published October 30, 1961 Editor’s Note: In observance of the 50th anniversary of the 1961 San Benito Greyhounds, the San Benito News will feature in each weekend edition the story that covered the game of that week 50 years ago. This is the game featuring the San Benito Greyhounds vs. Falfurrias. San Benito News FALFURRIAS …

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San Benito Homecoming 2011

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Hundreds lined downtown Sam Houston Boulevard in San Benito for the annual San Benito High School Homecoming Parade, which was held Thursday. Shown are various scenes from the parade. (Photos by Rodrigo Davila)

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BREAKING: Teacher arraigned for allegedly assaulting student

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Longtime Berta Cabaza Middle School teacher Sandra Tumberlinson was arraigned Thursday morning on class “C” misdemeanor charges of “assault by physical contact” – allegations which stem from an early October incident involving a student. According to an affidavit of complaint obtained by the News via an open records request …

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