Category: Gallery

Members of the Women’s Network Organization in San Benito are shown Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Blanquita’s Mexican Restaurant #2, where the group meets monthly to discuss a number of issues pertinent to women. Saturday’s meeting featured guest speaker David T. Gonzales who touched on income tax filing. (Staff photo by Michael Rodriguez)

Bertha Wilson was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club of San Benito of which she is a member and currently serves as the club’s Sergeant at Arms. She is seen here with her husband Charlie Wilson (far right), who is a current and longtime member of the club as well as a Past District Governor for Rotary; fellow club member Tim Trapp (second from the left), and current club president Rolando Monsevalles (left). The recognition is named for Rotary founder Paul Harris and being recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow is one of the highest distinctions for a Rotarian or non-Rotarian. (Staff photo by Ray Quiroga)

The Tip-O-Tex Trailriders rode into San Benito Thursday afternoon. Shown are the trailriders passing by the Heavin Resaca Trail on Freddy Fender Lane. (Staff photos by Francisco E. Jimenez)

Shown are various scenes from Sunday’s San Benito Greyhound Quarterback Club Annual Football Banquet, in which players were awarded for their accomplishments and special guest speaker Robert Garza, a Rio Hondo native who plays right guard for the Chicago Bears, acted as the guest speaker. (Staff photos by Francisco E. Jimenez)

Stars Drive-In, located on the 400 block of Business 77, was named the San Benito Chamber of Commerce Pride Committee Pride Business of the Month for February. Seen here is Bertha Wilson and Pride Committee representative Debbie Layton. (Staff photo by Francisco E. Jimenez)

Organized by the Frank Roberts Elementary School staff and Jurelia Costilla, Community Relations Coordinator of McDonald’s, McTeacher’s Night was held in San Benito recently in which Frank Roberts educators and faculty manned the grills and drive-thru windows in a fundraising effort. Of the $1,500-plus raised 30 percent went to Frank Roberts while 100 percent of money made in vending went to the school. (Courtesy photos)

Shown are scenes from the Circle of Friends Adult Day Care in San Benito on Thursday. Seen (at top) is the King and Queen of the San Benito Circle of Friends Valentine’s Dance, Jose Farias and Isabel Quilantan. Circle of Friends Kings and Queens are as follows: Mission – Cruz Garza and Amanda Garza, Elsa – Daniel Rodriguez and Socorro Silva, Progreso – Isais Leal and Beatriz Leal. (Staff photos by Francisco E. Jimenez)