Oct 07 2021
By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com Last Friday, San Benito experienced a flurry of rain that caused flooding in the city and throughout the Valley. Areas around the city experienced massive amounts of flooding. The National Weather Service Station in Brownsville reported that San Benito experienced over six inches of rain. The rain caused many delays and …
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Oct 07 2021
Staff Report On Monday, Oct. 4. San Benito celebrated its 14th annual National Night Out for the first time since 2019. Community members went down to Heavin Memorial Park at 705 N. Bowie St. to enjoy the festivities. Pony and train rides were available for children to enjoy. Attendees also enjoyed free food and drink. …
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Sep 30 2021
By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Greyhounds defeated the Los Fresnos Falcons in their first district game of the season on Friday, Sept. 24. The ’Hounds earned their fourth win in a row with the 38-7 win over the Falcons, improving their record to 4-0. This win also puts them 1-0 in district play. …
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Sep 30 2021
By GAIGE DAVILA editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The 10th annual Motorcycle Cannonball Run ended on South Padre Island this past weekend, with nearly a hundred riders cruising their 100-year-old machines through the Queen Isabella Causeway to victory. Starting in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, on the Canadian border, 88 riders, some dressed in early 1900s garb, departed to Texas …
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Sep 30 2021
Staff Report Free internet service at the City/County Park at 801 S. Reynolds Road in Rio Hondo is now available. According to a press release from the City of Rio Hondo, the internet service is made free through a grant from the International City/County Management Association’s (ICMA-RC), Bridging the Digital Divide Initiative. “The service is …
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Sep 30 2021
By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com After last year’s National Night Out was cancelled due to the pandemic, the San Benito Police Department will host its 14th annual National Night Out on Monday, Oct. 4. San Benito’s National Night Out will be located at Heavin Memorial Park at 705 N. Bowie St. and takes place from 7-9 …
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Sep 30 2021
By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com The slate of candidates for the City of Los Fresnos’ upcoming election held in November has been released. On the ballot are seats for Los Fresnos City Council Members Place 3 and Place 4. A series of seven amendments to the Los Fresnos City Charter are also on the ballot. In …
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Sep 23 2021
By RENE TORRES Special to the PRESS/NEWS On April 19, 1933, Port Isabel and the Rio Grande Valley witnessed one of the most glorious days in the history of this region. The occurrence: the celebration of the beginning of the work of a dream come true. The establishment of a port at the seaside city …
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Sep 23 2021
News Staff Report The San Benito Lady ‘Hounds fell to the Harlingen High School Lady Cardinals during a district volleyball game on Saturday, Sept. 18. The Lady ‘Cards beat the Lady Hounds in four straight sets to defeat San Benito. The Lady ’Hounds next home game will be against the Brownsville Rivera Lady Raiders on …
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Sep 23 2021
By LOUIE DIAZ editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Greyhounds take on the Los Fresnos Falcons for their first district matchup of the season on Friday. Currently, the ’Hounds are undefeated in non-district play, the ’Hounds defeated the Schertz-Clemens Buffaloes 13-7 during their game on Friday, Sept. 10. On offense, the ’Hounds will look toward dual-threat quarterback …
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