Tag: San Benito

$45k club donation awaits commission approval

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The City of San Benito committee created to research possible financial solutions to the current dilemma facing the Boys and Girls Club of San Benito has proposed a one-time donation of approximately $45,000 to the club, pending approval from the San Benito City Commission. Mayor Joe H. Hernandez, …

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Society to host roundtable discussion on city’s history

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Historical Society invites the public to a roundtable discussion of the city’s history on Tuesday, March 19. Set for 6 p.m. inside the Community Building auditorium, located at 210 E. Heywood St., Windows to the Past, a monthly speaker series hosted by the historical society, will …

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Man arrested for evading, woman tried to jump from car

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The arrest of two men in San Benito early Monday morning came after a motorist tried to outrun police in his car, all while a female passenger allegedly attempted to jump from the moving vehicle. At approximately 2:19 a.m. on Monday, March 11, San Benito Police Department officers …

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Greyhound third baseman hit in face with ball

By RAOUL YSASI Special to the NEWS The previously unbeaten San Benito Greyhound varsity baseball team fell to 3-1 in District 31-5A play on Monday night after squaring off with another undefeated squad, the PSJA North Raiders, in a tough 13-6 loss. But that wasn’t the story of the night. After just the third pitch …

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ABSOLUTE BEST: Belles take coveted prize at dance competition

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Considering that the San Benito High School Belles are already in possession of enough hardware to stock two trophy rooms, it should come as no surprise that the varsity drill team returned from the 2013 MA Regional Dance Competition in much the same manner that they had departed for …

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Spring Breakers prompt increased traffic enforcement in SB

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A 22-year-old Spring Breaker from San Benito was arrested early Friday morning on her way back from South Padre Island. According to a police report, Jessica Martinez was pulled over by a San Benito police officer at approximately 3:28 a.m. on the 100 block of Palomita Street for …

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Teen, stepdad arrested for theft by possession

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito police arrested a man and his teenage stepson for theft by possession stemming from an incident that occurred in January. At approximately 9:02 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, detectives with the San Benito Police Department arrived at the 1300 block of West Filmore in Harlingen to …

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Calendar of Events (March 13 – March 16)

Date: Thru March 28 Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Event: Adult Computer Classes Where: San Benito Public Library, 101 W. Rose St., San Benito More Info (956) 361-3860 Date: Thru March 28 Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Event: Art Classes Where: San Benito Public Library, 101 W. …

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PD: Man who lead police on high speed chase ‘wanted his life to end’

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com A San Benito man was arrested Sunday after leading police on a high speed chase that ended with the suspect allegedly threatening to kill himself because of a dispute with his girlfriend. Detective David Rodriguez of the San Benito Police Department reported via a news release that a patrol …

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Hot ’Hounds prepare for upstart Raiders

Special to the NEWS Red hot doesn’t even begin to describe the San Benito Greyhounds’ baseball team. Winners of six straight, the ’Hounds swept two district games last week, beating PSJA Memorial 2-1 and McAllen Rowe 6-3 to remain perfect in District 31-5A play. At 3-0 in district, the ’Hounds (8-3 overall) take on fellow …

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