Category: Gallery

The family of Emily Olivia Zuniga (in cap and gown) is shown with her family after graduating from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. Zuniga, of Rio Hondo, earned a degree in Education/Early Childhood Development. Her parents are Raul and Gloria Zuniga. (Courtesy photos)

Ray Quiroga of the Rotary Club of San Benito is shown donating, on behalf of the club, non-perishable goods to the San Benito Food Pantry. The contribution was made to aid the pantry’s efforts in feeding the less fortunate. (Staff photo by Michael Rodriguez)

The La Paloma TMC Migrant Head Start Program got a special visit Thursday morning as Saint Nick himself arrived on a steel reindeer… motorcycle that is. The Magic Valley Riders Motorcycle Club roared into the school grounds at about 10 a.m. to hand out stuffed animals and goodie bags to all the children at the center. This is the second year that the club (whose vision is to help the less fortunate) donates to the children that come from low income migrant families. Santa and his Club Members (MVR) spent the morning passing out gifts, singing, and dancing with all the children and parents. (Courtesy photos)

After a rigorous audition process, the following San Benito High School choir members were selected for membership in the Region 28 Treble, District, and Mixed Choir. Advancing to the final round (Area) of competition are: Matthew Mancillas, Jean-Luc Cañas, Troy Leal, Isaac Trevino, and Jesus Sauceda. These students will compete at Rockport-Fulton High School on January 7, 2012. Those selected will become members of the prestigious Texas All-State Choir. Shown (back, l-r), are Matthew Garza, Matthew Mancillas, Erick Garza, Jean-Luc Cañas, Troy Leal, Isaac Trevino, Jesus Sauceda, Adrian Soliz, (middle row, l-r) Bianca Cortez, Jessica Padilla, Rebeca Canete, Jeweliza Marroquin, Jessica Duran, Lauren Herrera, Anissa Abrego, Adriana Escobar, Ireland Castillo, Kristianna Flores, (front row, l-r) Alondra Aguilar, Allison Torres, Astrid Gonzalez, Cidia Gonzalez, Ana Rangel, Esther Peralez, San Juanita Millan, and Marina Perez. (SBCISD photo)

Shown are parishioners from St. Joseph Catholic Church in San Benito during a Monday evening mass in which a reenactment of the story of the Virgen de Guadalupe was held. (Photos by T.J. Tijerina)

Fred Booth Elementary School third graders were surprised Tuesday as they were given dictionaries by the San Benito Elks Lodge. The lodge plans on giving out dictionaries to all of the third graders in the 11 elementary schools that are in the San Benito as a nationwide effort to help the students with their studies. (Photos by Joe Bocanegra)

Seen are several former City of San Benito officials at Friday’s Centennial celebration honoring the city’s public servants who served in the past. Also attending were Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. and his son, State Rep. Eddie Lucio III. Proclamations or letters of congratulations were then presented to the city from US Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, US Congressman Blake Farenthold, Governor Rick Perry, Sen. Lucio and Rep. Lucio as well as Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos. (Courtesy photos)

Members of Girl Scout USA Troops 133 and 294 of Greater South Texas are shown during a recent event in which they crossed a ceremonial bridge signifying their completion. They earned certificates, badges, and participated in a reception following the ceremony in which the scouts and their families joined for cake and refreshments. (Photos by T.J. Tijerina)

Grammy award-winner Ruben Ramos (above) is shown performing at this weekend’s Centennial Festival at the Plaza de San Benito in celebration of the City of San Benito’s 100 years of incorporation. Also shown is apsiring country starlet Madelyn Victoria. The event was split up into a two-day festival Friday and Saturday featuring a number of musicians and talented artists. (Photos by Vince Galvan)