By MATHEW ZUÑIGA Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – The award-winning and ever-entertaining Rio Hondo High School Marching Band held its Sumer Showcase and Squad Competition for parents and spectators on Thursday, Aug. 21. First-year head band director Benjamin Keltner introduced spectators to the goings-on of a typical band practice and had a special …
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Aug 22 2014
’Hounds, trustees treat fans to community pep rally, ice bucket challenges
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS It’s official: Football time in San Benito is here. Thursday night was the first chance the community got to meet their football team as the annual “Meet the Greyhounds” event at Bobby Morrow Stadium was a smash hit. Each football squad from varsity to freshman got to soak …
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Aug 22 2014
DRESS REHEARSAL: ’Hounds optimistic after 30-7 scrimmage victory
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS PHARR – It may have been only a dress rehearsal for the Greyhounds, but after Friday morning, you can’t blame anyone for wanting to see the rest of the show. San Benito got going early and never looked back as the ’Hounds defeated PSJA North 30-7 in their …
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Aug 22 2014
IN GOOD FAITH: The Message of Repentance
By PASTOR MARK MOLINA Living Waters Church There are so many different messages being preached and taught today about what the Lord Jesus has to say to the church and to the world. Some preach the “message of prosperity.” They proclaim, “God wants you to be rich!” Others teach what is known as the Word …
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Aug 21 2014
UPDATED: Greyhounds return to action Friday morning; community pep rally tonight
By ANGELICA CHAVEZ Special to the NEWS Dan Gomez is the type of fellow who says what’s on his mind. So when asked about what fans could expect of the 2014 edition of the San Benito Greyhounds, the first-year head coach spoke plainly. “We expect them to hit someone,” Gomez exclaimed. That’s right. It is yet …
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Aug 19 2014
MEET THESE ‘HOUNDS: Community pep rally, scrimmage kick off 2014 season
By ANGELICA CHAVEZ Special to the NEWS Dan Gomez is the type of fellow who says what’s on his mind. So when asked about what fans could expect of the 2014 edition of the San Benito Greyhounds, the first-year head coach spoke plainly. “We expect them to hit someone,” Gomez exclaimed. That’s right. It is yet …
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Aug 19 2014
Local leaders aim to reduce youth crime
By ANGELICA CHAVEZ Special to the NEWS It was on July 22 when the San Benito News broke the story about individuals 25 years old and younger being suspected in 64.96 percent of crimes reported by the San Benito Police Department. Since then, local residents have raised concerns regarding this statistic, which was calculated from 836 …
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Aug 19 2014
Officials set goals for new school year
By ANGELICA CHAVEZ Special to the NEWS The carefree days of summer are nearing a close, and the goals and responsibilities of the upcoming school year are beginning anew. Students and their parents are currently preparing for the first day of school, scheduled for Monday, Aug. 25 at San Benito CISD campuses. According to SBCISD Superintendent …
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Aug 19 2014
YOUR RIGHTS: Building a Better Cameron County, Pt. 2
By MARY HELEN FLORES Citizens Against Voter Abuse “The integrity of elections is a concern of all citizens, and although poll watchers may represent particular candidates, political parties or specific-purpose political action committees, their main interest is in the conduct of a fair and honest election.” Poll Watcher’s Guide (Sos.state.tx.us/elections/forms/pollwatcher2013.pdf) Poll watchers are the eyes …
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Aug 15 2014
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Bobcats dominant in St. Joseph scrimmage
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS RIO HONDO – One team was consistent on offense, tenacious on defense and possessed a genuine swagger. The other, not so much. In what was a terrific first dress rehearsal, Rio Hondo for the most part dominated a youthful Brownsville St. Joseph team as the Bobcats cruised over …
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