Pictured are scenes from this weekend’s South Texas Youth Stock Show, which was held Jan. 17-20 at the San Benito Municipal Fairgrounds. (Photos by Andrea Mosqueda)
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Jan 19 2013
WEB EXCLUSIVE: San Benito officials evaluate Boys and Girls Club finances
By DANIEL V. RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS City of San Benito officials met Saturday morning to evaluate the financial records of the Boys & Girls Club of San Benito and discuss measures to prevent its closure. Leading the effort was a five-member committee made up of City Manager Manuel Lara, Parks and Recreation Director …
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Jan 18 2013
Occult expert: Santa Muerte statue at cemetery designed to kill
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ & MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ San Benito News Shrouded in a veil of secrecy as murky as its signature black cloak, the identity of the owner of an oddly-placed 3-feet-high statue of the Santisima Muerte in the middle of the San Benito Municipal Cemetery has become somewhat of a mystery. On Thursday, two …
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Jan 18 2013
Committee to discuss potential solutions for club
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The newly formed City of San Benito committee tasked with researching possible financial solutions to the current dilemma facing the Boys and Girls Club of San Benito, which club officials fear may close should resolve not be achieved, will meet Saturday morning. The meeting is slated for 10 a.m. …
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Jan 18 2013
GRAND CHAMP: Bojo wins big at South Texas Youth Stock Show
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A new grand champion has been crowned at the South Texas Youth Stock Show in San Benito on Friday. Fifteen-year-old Ty Vasquez of Los Fresnos took home the award for STYSS Grand Champion Over-All Steer. “He does a wonderful job,” said D.J. Wernecke, Vasquez’ Agricultural Science teacher. “His …
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Jan 18 2013
Lady Bobcats storm Valley basketball
By DANNY SOTO Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – They didn’t get this good overnight. For the Rio Hondo Lady Bobcats, the road to becoming one of the best 3A girls basketball teams in the state has been one filled with hard work, determination and of course, talent. Coach Robert Jaramillo’s girls were 21-3 …
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Jan 18 2013
Jones-Drew, Horton speak at Miller Jordan
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Two NFL football players visited Miller Jordan Middle School in San Benito to promote the NFL Fuel Up To Play 60 campaign, and they didn’t disappoint. Chris Horton, a free agent formerly of the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants, made his second trip to San Benito …
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Jan 18 2013
LITTLE AUTHORS: Kindergarteners pen books on thankfulness
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Students who are 5 or 6-years-old are normally having books read to them, but educators Bonita Schraut’s and Janie Rodriguez’ kindergarten students have taken reading to the next level by having their own books published. The two classes from Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary School each published …
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Jan 18 2013
Dale inspired to give in ‘Jump Rope for Heart’ campaign
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com HARLINGEN – Twelve-year-old Alyssa Dale of Harlingen has a goal. By mid-February, she plans to raise at least $1,000 for the Jump Rope for Heart campaign, an annual event benefiting the American Heart Association. Speaking of various acquaintances and relatives who she said experienced various heart conditions, including heart …
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Jan 15 2013
’Hounds begin Round 2 in 31-5A with high hopes
Special to the NEWS With the right motivation, teams can do special things. That’s what San Benito Greyhounds boys basketball coach Eddie Abrego is hoping for and so far, the ’Hounds are on the right track. Heading into Tuesday night’s pivotal game against McAllen Memorial, the ’Hounds stood at 15-10 overall and 5-3 in District …
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