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Girl Scout Troop 310 participated in the All-Valley Trash Bash on Saturday, April 14 in San Benito. Pictured are Haley Cano, Frida Longoria, Alyssa Aguilar, Ekaterina Cruz, Heaven Aguilar, Dalia Garcia, Trinity Cano and Alexandra Aguilar. Troop 310 is under the leadership of Rosie Ramirez. (Courtesy photo)

Pulse Athletics All-Stars competed at the Redline Cheer and Dance Nationals on Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1 in San Antonio. The level one All-Stars earned third place in a strong junior division. The level three All-Stars took national championship honors in the senior co-ed small squad division. They will be competing in Corpus Christi on April 14 at the World Spirit Championships. Also, on Monday, April 9, Pulse Athletics will host a showcase of all its classes including tumbling, karate, dance and cheer. The public is welcome to attend the event, slated for 6:30 p.m. at 875 S. Sam Houston Blvd., Suite C. (Photos by Vince Galvan)

The San Benito Chamber of Commerce held a luncheon Wednesday in which the guest speaker, Precinct 3 Cameron County Commissioner David A. Garza, was on-hand and discussed the development of recent projects and the completion of others, including street repairs and the work on I69. Also in attendance were Chamber of Commerce board members, city officials and area businessmen. (Photos by T.J. Tijerina)

Two-year-old Derek Izaguirre of San Benito is shown with his parents, Joseph Izaguirre and Yvette Zuniga, after winning the San Benito News Easter Coloring Contest in the 2-4 age division. Derek is pictured with his winning drawing and Easter basket. (Staff photo by Michael Rodriguez)

On Friday, March 23, four choirs from San Benito High School competed in the annual UIL Concert/Sight-reading competition held at the University of Texas at Brownsville (UTB) The Arts Center. The varsity women and the varsity mixed (the Greyhound Chorale) earned a superior rating on both Concert and Sight-reading, garnering the coveted “Sweepstakes” trophy. These choirs are under the direction of Ted Lyra and Assistant Director Anna Garcia. (Staff photo by Michael Rodriguez)

Pictured are the many children who signed up for San Benito Youth Baseball/Softball Association in preparation for a long awaited season. The players, coaches, association officials and parents enjoyed opening day ceremonies Saturday, the festivities of which are shown here. (Photos by Rodrigo Davila)

Shown are images of the Fourth Annual Texas Independence Day celebration, held March 10 in San Benito. The event’s reenactments helped remind those in attendance of the hardships of battle while fighting for freedom. (Photos by Rodrigo Davila)

Girl Scout Troop 310 delivered coffee items and Girl Scout cookies decorated with get well wish cards to the Ronald McDonald House in Harlingen. Pictured are Leila Lopez, Frida Longoria, Dalia Garcia, Alexandra Aguilar, Ashley Rodriguez, Rosario Estrada, Emma Reyes, Trinity Cano, Alyssa Aguilar, Haley Cano, and Ekaterina Cruz. (Courtesy photo)

Rotary Club of San Benito recently held their orientation for new member Zeke Luna (center), who was sponsored by club member Mike Frazier. Conducting the orientation was Chairman Bob Salmeron with those present viewing the video “This is Rotary”, showing projects that Rotary International sponsored in Buenos Aires, Argentina, New Delhi, India, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Seoul, Korea, Tokyo, Japan and Zurich, Switzerland. The club officers and directors explained their duties, responsibilities and made short comments on Rotary in general and what “Rotary Means to Them”. Past presidents explained the “Service Above Self” motto for all Rotarians to follow in providing service projects or assistance to organization serving those in need to the less fortunate. To learn more about Rotary, call Bob Salmeron at (956) 536-9237. (Courtesy photo)