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SPIRIT OF GIVING – Area businesses, school district take part in SBN turkey giveaway

Lopez Store Manager Joel Martinez

In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, the San Benito News, in conjunction with the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District and area businesses, provided turkeys to nine local families in need. The families were selected with the assistance of SBCISD Parental Involvement Director Luis Gonzales. The turkeys were provided by area businesses, including the A&V Lopez Super Meat Market in San Benito, where Store Manager Joel Martinez (pictured above) assisted in the turkey giveaway. Also seen are the families and News staff when the turkeys were handed out on Monday, Nov. 19. (Staff photos)

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Taking Pride

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The Avalos residence, located on Pintail, has been named the San Benito Chamber of Commerce Pride Committee Pride Home of the Month for November. Shown (from l-r) is Pride Committee representative Bertha Wilson, homeowner Maria Avalos and Pride Committee representative Debbie Layton. (Staff photo by Heather Cathleen Cox)

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Homecoming Parade

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Seen here are various scenes from Thursday evening’s San Benito High School Homecoming Parade and Lighting of the SB. Those shown include the Mighty Greyhound Band, SBHS seniors, Homecoming royalty, and elementary school students. (SBCISD photos by Isabel Alicia Gomez and Celia Longoria, KSBG TV)

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Greyhound Band rocks Alamodome

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Members of the San Benito High School Greyhound Marching Band are seen performing at the Alamodome in San Antonio in this the band’s first-ever appearance at the UIL State Marching Band Competition. The event was held Tuesday and the band performed at approximately 6 p.m. The band placed 34th at the competition. (SBCISD photos by Isabel Alicia Gomez, KSBG TV)

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At the News

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Port Isabel High School seniors are seen inside the San Benito News office on Thursday after taking a tour of the newspaper. The students are Laguna Madre Junior Leadership members who took the day to tour local media outlets, including the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS. (Staff photo by Michael Rodriguez)

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Trick or Treat!

Derrick Gonzalez, 6, Kayla Gonzalez, 7, Daniel Angalo, 4, Alexis Hernandez, 9, and Ruben Hernandez, 7

Children from San Benito arrived at the San Benito News office dressed up in their Halloween best on Wednesday, Oct. 31, for a little trick-or-treating. The News staff handed out candy to the trick-or-treaters all day and night; actually it was until about 6:30 p.m., when the candy ran out. Seen here are some of the kids in costume. (Staff photos by Michael Rodriguez)

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Taking Pride

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The Maldonado residence, located on the 100 block of Mimosa Circle, has been named the San Benito Chamber of Commerce Pride Committee Pride Home of the Month for October. Shown (from l-r) is Pride Committee representative Debbie Layton, Petra Maldonado, David Maldonado, Angel Maldonado and Pride Committee representative Bertha Wilson. (Photo by Joe Bocanegra)

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Conjunto Fest kicks off!

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Hundreds of attendees of Friday evening’s kick-off festivities for the 21st Annual Conjunto Fest are seen here at the Plaza de San Benito off Stenger St. Performers helped get those who braved initial showers into the Conjunto spirit with accordion-driven huapangos. (Photos by Rodrigo Davila)

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Frank Roberts donation

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Employees of Maurices at Harlingen Corners visited Frank Roberts Elementary School on Monday, September 3, to deliver school supplies they collected. Pictured along with fourth grade students and teacher Veronica Rodriguez are sales associate Letty Gonzalez, store manager Itzel Montes and assistant manager Victoria Maldonado. (Courtesy photo)

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BIG DOGS: ’Hounds hand Cards second straight loss

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By PETE BANDA Special to the NEWS What some expected to be a shootout between two high potent and explosive offenses ended up being a defensive war for the ages as the San Benito defeated the Harlingen Cardinals, 7-3, to take back the Battle of the Arroyo trophy. While many were picking Harlingen to bounce …

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