Apr 21 2017
By Sierra Flores Special to the News Senior students at San Benito High School have been working and studying for years for their time to finally walk across the stage to receive their diploma, but their hard work doesn’t stop there. Students have also been preparing for college by applying to dozens upon dozens of …
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Apr 19 2017
For the first time in at least seven years, the Lady ‘Hounds softball team failed to capture a district title. However, that doesn’t mean they weren’t every bit as dominant as we have come to expect. With an overall record of 22-5, including 12-2 in District, San Benito is headed to back to the playoffs, …
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Apr 14 2017
Special to the News With Tax Day right around the corner, many of us are reaching into our pockets to pay-off Uncle Sam. To relieve taxpayers of the stress associated with meeting the federal deadline, Kona Ice will be hosting its fourth annual National “Chill Out” Day on Tuesday, April 18 from 2 to 4 …
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Apr 14 2017
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The community was rocked last week when remains were found near a canal in Rio Hondo and later confirmed to be those of missing teenager Nahomi Rodriguez. Rodriguez, a San Benito native who went missing from her job at a Harlingen McDonald’s, had been the subject of a nationwide …
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Apr 14 2017
Special to the News San Benito High School Class of 2017 Superintendent’s High Five Award recipients include, bottom row, from left, Erika Evelyn Mendez, Ileen Jade Montemayor, Evelyn Prado Serrato, Daniela Isabel Lopez, Angela Rose Nuñez, Yvonne Salinas; middle row, Juan Carlos Sosa Hernandez, Bryan Manzanares, Pricsilla Esquivel, Rene Garcia Jr., Jose Luis Rivera Jr.; …
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Apr 13 2017
By Sierra Flores Special to the NEWS Andres Vasquez, a senior at Rio Hondo High School, has officially signed his commitment to Austin College in Sherman, Texas to compete alongside the Kangaroo football team. Thursday afternoon, the papers were signed with the presence and support of family, team members, friends, and coaches. The linebacker/running back …
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Apr 13 2017
By Houston Van Nest Special to the News A long search concluded in an emotional press conference Monday, April 10 as the remains of a young woman found near Rio Hondo have been identified and confirmed by local authorities. The Harlingen Police Department, headed by Police Chief Jeffry Adickes, confirmed April 10 that the remains …
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Apr 12 2017
Special to the News Superintendent of Schools Dr. Adrian Vega submitted his letter of resignation at Tuesday’s regular board meeting, informing the board that he is pursuing an employment opportunity outside of public education. Dr. Vega, who began working as the district’s leader January 4, 2016, explained that his resignation becomes effective Friday, June 9. …
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Apr 07 2017
Staff Report Authorities are still sifting through a presumed crime scene this afternoon after human remains were found in a canal late Thursday evening in Rio Hond. According to Sheriff Omar Lucio, the remains are several months old and the bones have been sent off to be examined by a lab and results will not …
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Apr 07 2017
By Pete Banda Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com When Tristan Shafer was born, doctors told his parents that he would most likely never be able to run or play any kind of sport. In fact, doctors informed the parents to prepare for the possibility that Shafer would never be able to walk due to his cerebral palsy. …
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