Jan 21 2021
STAFF REPORT On Tuesday, Jan. 19, the San Benito Greyhound boys’ soccer team defeated the Mercedes Tigers with a score of 6-1. The leading scorers for the ‘Hounds were Axel Rivera and Obed Diaz who both scored two goals. Juan Ortiz and Cristian Castillo each scored one goal. Ortiz’s and Castillo’s goals marked their first …
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Oct 08 2016
By Luis Arreola III Special to the News In a game where the outcome seemed to be determined as soon as the first quarter kicked off, literally, the Greyhounds once again steamrolled their way into the win column. San Benito hosted the Brownsville Rivera Raiders at Bobby Morrow Stadium on Friday, October 7, in …
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Jul 28 2016
By PETE BANDA Managing editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com Back in May, Marissa Nicole Maldonado made waves in San Benito when she became a semi-finalist for a spot on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Although she ultimately fell short of her lifelong dream, Maldonado vowed that she would not give up and insisted she would be back the following …
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Oct 21 2015
By MONICA FONSECA Special to the NEWS A torrential down pour blanketed Bobby Morrow field during the Pigskin Jubilee this past Saturday night, but that didn’t necessarily put a damper on things. The rain marched in heavily, canceling the ceremonial presentation, but not before the Mighty Greyhound Band was able to pull off a …
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Aug 12 2015
Fred Booth Elementary School: Wednesday, Aug.12th from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13th from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14th from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. No registration from 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M. Campus officials will also hold an evening registration on Thursday, August 20 from …
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May 01 2015
By PETE BANDA Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com When she was in the 8th grade, Laura Camille Cordova was informed that she was at the top of the student rankings for her class. It was a spot she would hold on to for the next four years. “I didn’t think I was smart enough to be the top …
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Apr 22 2015
By PETE BANDA Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com He’s been on the Dean’s list 3 times at Texas State University, was Mr. Bobcat 2012, and is the current Head Cheerleader at Texas State, and a recipient of the 2015 Libero of the Year award for the Southern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association. Jonathan Ray Garcia has built up a rather …
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Apr 17 2015
By PETE BANDA Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com While most students will be enjoying their summer vacation with family trips, barbeques, or just sleeping in, Jeniffer Torres will be experiencing the opportunity of a lifetime at Princeton University. With millions of High School Juniors vying for an annual selection as a Leadership Enterprise for Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar, …
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Mar 27 2015
By Pete Banda Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com Drones, robots, and gadgets were on full display for students Wednesday, making the San Benito High school gym look like the set to a new sci-fi movie. The presentation was for the first annual Gear-Up Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) day, showing students the different aspects and opportunities of …
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Feb 17 2015
By JACOB LOPEZ Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com Four successful San Benito High School alumni spoke at a special career day presentation on Monday afternoon. Talking to a room full of juniors and seniors, the four explained their backgrounds in law, medicine and education. Dr. Ricardo Garcia Jr., DO, showed students that success is within their grasp. Dr. Garcia, …
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Staff report The Wahoo Classic fishing tournament returned this year, handing out big cash prizes. The offshore-only tournament, held this past weekend from Sept. 17-19, concluded at Jim’s Pier on South Padre Island, where anglers were awarded cash, prizes and bragging rights. The tournament had three categories: its namesake wahoo, dorado and blackfin tuna. At … Continue reading [...]
Curated by Steve Hathcock FIVE MEN DROWN OFF PADRE ISLAND WRECK OF A BARQUE, CAPTAIN AND FIVE MEN DROWNED A special cable message received at Lloyd’s on Thursday, from Galveston (Texas) states that the barque Abeona, bound to Corpus Christi, Gulf of Mexico, with a valuable cargo of bale and case goods, has gone ashore … Continue reading [...]
Special to the PRESS The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Rio Grande Valley residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on October 23, 2021 at Clayton’s Beach Bar. On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony—a mission-focused experience … Continue reading [...]
By Constancio Martinez Jr Special to the PRESS Last Wednesday the PI-ISD, Port Isabel High School and Tarpon Athletic Booster Club held a surprise ceremony for football head coach Tony Villareal celebrating his 200th career win. Port Isabel Assistant Coach John Calvillo, who also worked with Villarreal in Weslaco for 11 years, had some words … Continue reading [...]
By Constancio Martinez Jr Special to the PRESS The (3-0) Port Isabel Tarpons will be facing the (2-1) Robstown Cottonpickers this Friday night. The last time these two teams met was back in 2010 when Robstown beat Port Isabel 37-7 in the Bi-District round. Unfortunately for Robstown that was the last time they’ve had a … Continue reading [...]
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