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Madelyn in Concert

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San Benito native and rising country sensation Madelyn Victoria recently opened for Tracy Lawrence at the Pharr Events Center on Friday, May 18. Madelyn and her band performed cuts from her debut EP and is said to be currently working on her first album. (Photos by T.J. Tijerina)

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Taking Pride in San Benito

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The Lucio home, located on the 400 block of Wentz, has been named the San Benito Chamber of Commerce Pride Committee Pride Home of the Month for May. Shown (from l-r) is Bertha Wilson, homeowners Enrique and Susanna Lucio, and Pride Committee representative Debbie Layton. (Staff photo by Michael Rodriguez)

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Let’s Luau

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Area Girl Scouts continued their celebration of the centennial anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA recently with a “Mother-Daughter” Luau Dance held at the IDEA Public Schools San Benito campus. Pictured are scenes from the event, in which a dance was held and refreshments were served. (Photos by T.J. Tijerina)

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Landrum Goes On a Field Trip

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Assistant City Manager Hector Jalomo visits with second grade students from Landrum Elementary School while they toured city facilities Thursday morning. The students learned about elections from City Secretary Lupita Passement, planning from Rigo Davila, the municipal court from David Carrizalez and government structure from Martha McClain. (City of San Benito photo)

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Lady ’Hounds share 32-5A title, ready for South

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By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Here we go again. After demolishing the Hanna Lady Golden Eagles by a score of 13-3 on Saturday, the Lady ’Hounds were able to secure a share of the 32-5A title with Porter, making this the eighth district title in recent years. Sophomore ace Amber Jasso helped lead the …

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Tee-Ball Time! Rangers take tournament, 16-10

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By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Sounds of cheers and laughter came from both ends of the dugout during Monday night’s championship tee-ball game at Stookey Park. But before a winner was named, the Grey Texas Rangers and Purple Thunder, the 5 and 6-year-old finalist squads, gathered on the field to hold hands in a …

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Taking Pride

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The Tapia home, located on Gene Moody Street, has been named the San Benito Chamber of Commerce Pride Committee Pride Home of the Month for April. Shown (from l-r) is Bertha Wilson, homeowner Maria Luisa Tapia, and Pride Committee representative Debbie Layton. (Photo by Scarlet O’Rourke)

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…at the Old Ball Game!

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Youngsters of the San Benito Youth Baseball/Softball Association are shown participating during a Shetland tournament held Monday, April 17 at Stookey Park. (Photos by Rodrigo Davila)

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Raising Autism Awareness at Rotary Club

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Shown (l to r) are Larissa R. Leal, Amelia Mendoza, and Mandi Gonzalez – all of the San Benito CISD Special Education Department – who visited the San Benito Rotary Club at Blanquita’s Mexican Restaurant Thursday to touch on Autism awareness in hopes to improve public and college school systems for children with the disorder. (Staff photo by Jerry Rodriguez)

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Autism awareness goes for a walk

Pictured are scenes from the annual Autism Walk, held Friday evening at the Heavin Resaca Trail in San Benito, which was reportedly well-attended. (Photos by Allison Lambright)

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