Cowgirls edge Lady ’Hounds, 2-1

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By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS At a familiar place, Lady ’Hound Stadium, the San Benito Lady ’Hounds came into Friday’s game in an unfamiliar place, fighting for the top spot instead of being safely on top. The Lady ’Hounds faced the Brownsville Porter Lady Cowgirls for a battle for first place and came …

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Calendar of Events (March 25-March 27)

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Date: Monday-Friday Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Event: Starz School of Dance Registration Where: 115 N. Williams Rd., San Benito More Info: (956) 361-7827 Date: March 24 Event: RGV Diabetes Association’s 2nd Annual Diabetes Fundraiser Where: Heavin Resaca Trail, San Benito More Info: (956) 622-2733, 241-2603 or email: marthasaldanal@gmail.com Date: March 24 Time: 12-2 p.m. Event: …

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Police hunt aggravated robbery suspect

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com A robbery suspect remains on the loose after evading authorities Friday, police said. According to Detective Rogelio Banda of the San Benito Police Department (SBPD), officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Wentz St. Friday at 9:53 a.m. Banda said that’s when the suspect, described as a Hispanic …

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BEWARE THE DEVIL DOG: Animal terrorizes family, veterinarian warns of rabies

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com What the devil is it? That’s the question that was posed inside the San Benito News office Thursday afternoon when two residents came in to report an animal of some sort that they dubbed “the devil” roaming a family member’s neighborhood. Juan Manuel Vega, 57, and his wife Irma …

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Araguz to speak at football banquet

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Quarterback Club Annual Football Banquet is slated for Sunday, March 25 with Leo Araguz, formerly of the Oakland Raiders, serving as the event’s keynote speaker. Scheduled inside the San Benito High School varsity gymnasium, the event will kick off with a dinner at 4 p.m. before …

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SBPD press releases go online

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Citizens of San Benito who wish to remain informed about criminal activity reported in their hometown can now visit cityofsanbenito.com for all their crime needs, not to mention the San Benito News Police Blotter, which will soon make its return to print. But in the meantime, San Benito Police …

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Girl Scouts give back

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Girl Scout Troop 310 delivered coffee items and Girl Scout cookies decorated with get well wish cards to the Ronald McDonald House in Harlingen. Pictured are Leila Lopez, Frida Longoria, Dalia Garcia, Alexandra Aguilar, Ashley Rodriguez, Rosario Estrada, Emma Reyes, Trinity Cano, Alyssa Aguilar, Haley Cano, and Ekaterina Cruz. (Courtesy photo)

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New Rotarian welcomed

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Rotary Club of San Benito recently held their orientation for new member Zeke Luna (center), who was sponsored by club member Mike Frazier. Conducting the orientation was Chairman Bob Salmeron with those present viewing the video “This is Rotary”, showing projects that Rotary International sponsored in Buenos Aires, Argentina, New Delhi, India, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Seoul, Korea, Tokyo, Japan and Zurich, Switzerland. The club officers and directors explained their duties, responsibilities and made short comments on Rotary in general and what “Rotary Means to Them”. Past presidents explained the “Service Above Self” motto for all Rotarians to follow in providing service projects or assistance to organization serving those in need to the less fortunate. To learn more about Rotary, call Bob Salmeron at (956) 536-9237. (Courtesy photo)

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Taking Pride

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The Macias home, located on Crockett Street, has been named the San Benito Chamber of Commerce Pride Committee Pride Home of the Month for March. Shown (from l-r) is Bertha Wilson, homeowner Marcelino Macias, and Pride Committee representative Debbie Layton. (Staff photo by Michael Rodriguez)

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Calendar of Events (March 21-March 24)

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Date: Monday-Friday Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Event: Starz School of Dance Registration Where: 115 N. Williams Rd., San Benito More Info: (956) 361-7827 Date: Thru 2012 Event: San Benito Youth Softball League Where: La Paloma Park, 35005 Leal Rd. in San Benito More Info: (956) 264-0160 or (956) 970-4680 Date: Thru 2012 Event: San Benito …

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