Jul 03 2020
By DAVID LOPEZ editor@sbnewspaper.com Former varsity soccer midfielder Senovio Cerdan was recently selected as Offensive Player of the Year by District 32-6A coaches for all-district team. With admirable recognition under his belt, Cerdan felt ready to take the next step, signing his letter of intent last Wednesday to play soccer with Dallas Christian College. Cerdan …
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Jun 19 2020
By DAVID LOPEZ editor@sbnewspaper.com At the age of five, John Daniel Gonzalez began playing soccer; he was terrible at it. When he was six, Gonzalez began playing baseball, but he was even worse. Afterward, his parents, Lino Daniel and Brenda Gonzalez placed Daniel in football, and he excelled automatically. Fast forward to his high school …
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Jun 19 2020
By DAVID LOPEZ editor@sbnewspaper.com Four-year softball varsity player and hitter Karina Cisneros signed her letter of intent to play with Prairie View A&M University Monday at the San Benito High School gym. Cisneros said she chose Prairie View after she first visited their campus in November of last year. “I felt like I was part …
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Jun 11 2020
By DAVID LOPEZ editor@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO—Softball Lady Bobcat Nayeli Garcia signed to play for Schreiner University in Kerrville at her high school campus Wednesday afternoon. Garcia played Varsity softball since her freshman year when she started at third base. She started at second base her junior year, and finally pitched her senior year. “Being able …
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May 22 2020
By DAVID LOPEZ editor@sbnewspaper.com SAN BENITO—Greyhounds Varsity Soccer forward Adrian Martinez (#9) signed his Letter of Intent last week to play for Dallas Christian College, where he will study law enforcement. Martinez scored 15 goals in the past soccer season, making him a key player in the ’Hounds earning a playoff spot. Growing up, Martinez …
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Mar 05 2020
By JUAN ESTEVE Special to the NEWS The San Benito Boys Varsity Soccer team played host to the always ferocious Hanna Golden Eagles from Brownsville on Tuesday night at the Bobby Morrow Stadium. The home-team emerged with a critical victory in district play through Penalty Kicks (3-3 tie and 5-4 in PKs). Now the Mighty …
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Feb 28 2020
By JUAN ESTEVE Special to the NEWS When one door closes, another one opens up. This is the story for the acclaimed San Benito wrestler Yamilex Perez, who last weekend reached the third round in her division at the Class 6A UIL Wrestling State Championship meet. She was the only wrestler from both boys’ and …
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Feb 14 2020
By FREDDY JIMENEZ Special to the NEWS For some, it’s about the thrill; for others, it’s about surpassing a goal. But for La Feria’s Jaime Jesus Flores, participating in San Benito’s 4th Resaca City Bike Tour this past Saturday, this was about purpose and gratitude. “I ride for those who can’t,” said Flores, minutes after …
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Feb 14 2020
By JUAN ESTEVE Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO—The fierce Rio Hondo Lady ‘Cats faced-off against the Port Isabel Lady Tarpons on Monday in a home game that was heavily lopsided in favor of Rio Hondo. After the second period, the final score was 65-36, marking a tremendous confident victory for the home team in …
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Feb 03 2020
Special to the NEWS By Celeste Lopez RIO HONDO–At only 14 years old, Eliza Rodriguez is putting in the work to build a career on the basketball court. Just after roughly three years of training with the RGV Lady Lakers and playing with her middle school’s teams, Rodriguez has secured a spot as the only …
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July 3, 2020
June 19, 2020
Words and Photos by Gaige Davila The Port Isabel Lighthouse, though built in 1852, is not the oldest piece of history in Port Isabel’s Market Square. Down the hill of the lighthouse sits Alchemaille Exploratorium, the workspace and store of Michael DeVeny, Port Isabel’s only chainmaille artist. “I saw a chainmaille shirt sitting over a … Continue reading [...]
Curated by Steve Hathcock Editor’s note: These articles appeared in the Port Isabel-South Padre Island PRESS on January 8, 1976. Cable TV Comes to the Laguna Madre At a meeting of the South Padre Island town council, Tom Russell, a representative of the Laguna Madre Cable Company told the council about his companies’ proposal to … Continue reading [...]
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Port Road is close to receiving a full repaving. The Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District (PISBND) will head a repair project on Port Road in Port Isabel, applying for a U.S. Economic Development Administration grant. The City of Port Isabel passed a resolution approving the grant application during a Jan. 12 … Continue reading [...]
By Gaige Davila editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A local restaurant known around the country is using online crowdfunding to stay open, as COVID-19 continues to impact businesses in the Laguna Madre. Manuel’s Restaurant, at 313 Maxan St. in Port Isabel, is now crowdfunding in an effort to stay open. “Meeting new people from all over the world and … Continue reading [...]
Curated by Steve Hathcock Editor’s note: The following police reports are edited for length and clarity. DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED On Jan. 6, 2021, at approximately 4:17 p.m. Officers were advised of a major vehicle accident at the intersection of the 2500 block of Padre Boulevard and 100 E. Amberjack Street. Upon arrival an officer made … Continue reading [...]
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