Category: Gallery

Little Tigers Show Their Stripes

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The Little Tigers placed second at a tournament held June 2 and 3 at the Soccer House in Harlingen. Pictured (l-r) are Head Coach Alex Quintanilla and Assistant Coach Alberto Concha, Aaden, Ricky, Angel, (second row) Sienna, Amorette (Chickie) and Andrea. (Courtesy photo)

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New EDC board members sworn in

EDC board appointments

Mayor Joe H. Hernandez and San Benito City Commissioners Tony Gonzalez, Rene Villafranco and J.D. Penny are shown with the newly appointed Economic Development Corporation board members after a swearing in ceremony. EDC board members shown with the commission are Carlos Cañas, Jose Morales, Lorenzo Sanchez and Rene Garcia. (Staff photo by Monica Zuñiga)

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Enrique’s 80th

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Enrique Rodriguez of San Benito celebrated his 80th birthday at Sierra Linda Adult Daycare in Harlingen on Friday. Rodriguez is shown with his family as mariachis perform at his birthday party. (Courtesy photo)

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Kids Fish!

Kids Fishing

The San Benito Chamber of Commerce Eighth Annual Kids Fishing Tournament was held Saturday and enjoyed participation of over 200 children. The event was heavily attended as about 1,000 people were present. Winners will be announced in the July 1 edition. (Photos by T.J. Tijerina and Michael Rodriguez)

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Taking Pride

Pride Home

The Martinez residence, located on the 900 block of Williams Road, has been named the San Benito Chamber of Commerce Pride Committee Pride Home of the Month for June. Shown (from l-r) is Derrick Layton, Bertha Wilson, homeowners Maria and Cruz Martinez, and Pride Committee representative Debbie Layton. (Photo by Joe Bocanegra)

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Kids Fish Tournament Grand Prize pontoon

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San Benito News Marketing Consultant Robert Perez is shown with Assistant Store Manager Robert Valenzuela and Store Manager Vicente Perez of Tractor Supply. The News and Tractor Supply teamed up to donate a four-seat pontoon to the San Benito Chamber of Commerce Kids Fishing Tournament grand champion angler, who will be crowned at the tourney Saturday, June 23. (Staff photo by Rudy Peña)

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Vacation Bible Study

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Baptist Temple in San Benito held a vacation bible study the week of June 11-15 in which 55 children participated in activities such as sports, bible lessons, arts and crafts, and even helped rebuild a local resident’s home. Shown are various scenes from last week’s vacation bible study. (Courtesy photos)

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‘Team of 8’ at training

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The San Benito CISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón are shown at a leadership conference in San Antonio on Friday for training. (Courtesy photo)

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Greyhound Soccer Camp

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The Third Annual Greyhound Soccer Camp is currently being held this week from June 18-21, Monday-Thursday from 9-11 a.m. Approximately 60 participants attended Monday’s camp, which is located behind the baseball fields at the San Benito High School athletic field. Directed by the SBHS soccer staff, the camp is exclusive to incoming 3rd-9th graders at no charge. (Photos by Vince Galvan)

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Touring the PD

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On Wednesday, June 6, 10 Cub Scouts from Pack 25 from All Saints Episcopal Church in San Benito arrived at the San Benito Police Department for a tour of the facilities. The children were led by James Fullingim, den leader, assistant and cub master. Some parents were also present during the tour. Police officer Carlos Romero conducted the presentation as well as the tour of the building. (Courtesy photos)

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