May 28 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com It’s not all good news for San Benito CISD as preliminary TAKS scores indicate a possible academically “unacceptable” rating for Veterans Memorial Academy. According to San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón, the preliminary TAKS scores show that the district is projected to go from being …
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May 28 2011
By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS CORPUS CHRISTI – The San Benito Lady ‘Hounds battled San Antonio O’Connor Friday night in Corpus Christi, but it wasn’t enough to take the lead in the series. San Antonio got things started quick putting up three runs in the first inning. The Lady ’Hounds held O’Connor in …
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May 28 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito native Carmen Martinez has been looking for her grandmother for years. Her grandmother, Carmen Cantu Guerra, passed away 11 years ago, and now Martinez is simply trying to do all she can to learn more about the circumstances surrounding her passing. “I was just trying to …
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May 28 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com How ’bout them …Redskins? In this case, an exception was made for Cowboy fans in the area to host Washington Redskins Safety Chris Horton, who visited Miller Jordan Middle School on Friday to help teach the importance of healthy nutrition, exercise and education. It was all part …
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May 28 2011
By CRISTINA M. GARCIA Special to the NEWS On Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, a ceremony dedicated to the community’s veterans will transpire. The Veterans Advisory Board was first formed 11 years ago. Current Chairman Victor Gaza, Vice Chair Charlie Wilson, and members Sandra Tumberlinson, Ovidio Gonzalez, and Sergeant Vidal Vega have together spearheaded the …
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May 25 2011
By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS Success has never been anything out of the ordinary for the San Benito Lady ’Hounds, but their recent level of success has made history. Not only did they make history within their stellar program but they’ve made Valley history by being the only softball team to ever …
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May 25 2011
By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS They may be little, they may be small, but it sure doesn’t measure the size of their heart …or fight. They’ve made history this past weekend in Corpus Christi and now they’re headed back to Cabaniss Field for another chance at doing the same. The San Benito Lady …
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May 25 2011
NEWS Staff Report A community pep rally to show support for members of the Lady ’Hound softball team is scheduled for Thursday, May 26 at 6 p.m. at the San Benito High School gymnasium. The Lady ’Hounds (34-3) defeated San Antonio Southwest in the regional semifinals and now move on to the Elite 8. …
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May 25 2011
NEWS Staff Report San Benito Lady Greyhound fans can catch a ride to the team’s next playoff game in Corpus Christi this Friday and support ResacaFest 2011 at the same time. The city’s Special Events Board is sponsoring a bus to the regional semifinal game as a fundraising activity. Round trip tickets from San Benito …
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May 25 2011
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito City Commission appointed a new City Attorney at a special meeting Tuesday at the San Benito Municipal Building. After some confusion regarding a motion made by City Commissioner Tony Gonzales, a motion was made by Commissioner Bill Elliot to appoint former Mayor Ricardo Morado. The …
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