Bobcats lose in heartbreaker, 35-32

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By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS SINTON–It was a thriller finale for Rio Hondo fans who traveled here Friday night as the Pirates hosted the Bobcats in a non-District 3A match. With both teams giving their all, it was no wonder that the Pirates barely clinched a win over the Bobcats at the final …

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Falcons outshine Rowe, 35-27

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By STACEY GONZALEZ Special to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS–The Falcons were dominant from the get-go against Nikki Rowe here at Leo Aguilar Stadium Friday night. Despite the Warriors playing an explosive game, the Falcons suffocating defense barely gave way to the Warriors’ offensive line. The end result was a hard earned 35-27 victory for the …

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New Look Water Tower

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Workers continue to work on the water tower off Williams Road in San Benito, painting a new Greyhound logo as well as, “San Benito – The Resaca City”. (Photos by T.J. Tijerina)

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ABC Playschool observes 9/11 anniversary

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Children at ABC Playschool in San Benito observed the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 by releasing over 60 balloons in two rows, a gesture symbolizing two towers, on Friday. (Photo by Vince Galvan)

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Football Feature: Greyhounds vs. Wildcats

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The San Benito Greyhounds are shown during Friday night football action in Weslaco, where they took on the East Wildcats and were victorious by a score of 28-16. In every mid-week edition, one team will be selected for a photo spread – featuring the San Benito Greyhounds, the Los Fresnos Falcons, or the Rio Hondo Bobcats. (Photos by Vince Galvan)

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Plaque change draws sharp criticism

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By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS A proposal to change information on a plaque located at San Benito’s new Veteran’s War Memorial drew sharp criticism Tuesday. Members of the Veteran’s Advisory Board first attempted to meet on Friday to discuss changing the date etched on the plaque from “2011” to “July 4, 2011”; however, …

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City takes no action on police, fire chief positions

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito police and fire chiefs were back on the agenda during Tuesday’s regular city commission meeting. Again an executive session item, the commission discussed behind closed doors the “appointment, evaluation, reassignment, and duties” pertaining to the chiefs, this as item 30 on a lengthy agenda. Following two …

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Underdog ’Hounds ready for war with Harlingen

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By CRISTINA M. GARCIA Special to the NEWS HARLINGEN – Preparing for the district games might be the main goal for the San Benito Greyhounds, but this Friday, fans, supporters, parents, and football players have one goal in mind, to win the annual Battle of the Arroyo. With both the Cardinals and Greyhounds having the …

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Rowe up next for Los Fresnos

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By STACEY GONZALEZ Special to the NEWS LOS FRESNOS – Last weekend was a trying one for the Los Fresnos Falcons, but that didn’t prevent them from pulling out all the stops and garnering a well-deserved win, 25-11, against the PSJA Bears. Hoping to stay consistent with their game play, the Falcons will face-off with …

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’Cats look to redeem themselves versus Sinton

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By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS SINTON – Rio Hondo looks to bounce back after a tough loss in Edcouch-Elsa last week as they once again go on the road to face off against the Sinton Pirates this Friday. Putting the loss behind them and using the experience gained from the match against the …

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