By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbneawspaper.com The San Benito Economic Development Corporation will be hosting its third monthly Downtown Merchants Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30. Scheduled at the Law Office of Randall P. Crane on the corner of Robertson and Sam Houston in downtown San Benito, EDC Executive Director Solomon Torres …
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May 29 2013
UNDER PRESSURE: Martinez dealing with team’s overnight sensation status
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Lady ’Hounds softball team has made history yet again, and the season isn’t over yet. No pressure, right? “You don’t even have time to think about (the pressure) because there is so much paperwork to do,” said Lady ’Hounds coach Elias Martinez on Monday. “I …
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May 29 2013
Big send-off slated for Lady ‘Hounds
Special to the NEWS Amid the excitement of the San Benito Lady Greyhounds’ softball success, City of San Benito leaders are adding to the fanfare by seeing the team off in grand style. A parade through downtown San Benito is scheduled Thursday morning with a police and fire escort, with sirens and flashing radiating from …
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May 29 2013
Community pep rally scheduled
Special to the NEWS A community pep rally will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at Bobby Morrow Stadium in an effort to celebrate the accomplishments of members the San Benito Lady Greyhound varsity softball team, headed by Coach Elias Martinez. Martinez, his coaching staff and student athletes will be the evening’s honored …
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May 29 2013
RH coaches: San Benito changing Valley softball culture
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – The San Benito Lady ’Hounds softball team has become a symbol for the entire Rio Grande Valley to support. While not necessarily rivals, the 32-3A Rio Hondo Lady Bobcats softball team has jumped on the 31-5A Lady ’Hounds bandwagon. “I think the entire Valley community …
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May 29 2013
Rio Hondo mayor backs Lady ’Hounds
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – The success of the San Benito Lady Hounds softball team has united the city of San Benito, but they have also managed to gain the support of the Rio Grande Valley Community, particularly Rio Hondo. “Yes we will (support the Lady Hounds),” said Rio Hondo …
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May 27 2013
State-bound Lady ’Hounds make a statement for the Valley
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS LAREDO — This one was well worth the wait. Fifteen hours after walking off the field without playing an inning due to bad weather and forgetful umpires, the San Benito Lady ’Hounds gritted out a 4-1 win over Smithson Valley in their Region-IV 5A final at the Student …
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May 25 2013
Regional final game postponed to Saturday
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS LAREDO – The rain went away, but unfortunately, it’s the game that will come another day. With rains in the Laredo area all day Friday, the Region-IV final between the Lady ’Hounds (33-2) and Smithson Valley (23-7) was in doubt because of poor field conditions. However, the diligent …
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May 21 2013
WHY NOT US? Martinez candid on San Benito’s softball success
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com “Just make my girls look good,” an elated Elias Martinez, head softball coach for the Elite Eight bound San Benito Lady Greyhounds, joked on Tuesday. Mission already accomplished. To showcase a team that has not once but twice stood alone as the only Rio Grande Valley varsity softball …
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May 21 2013
Ladies remain focused on Smithson Valley
By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS In spite of all of the Elite Eight hoopla surrounding them, the San Benito Lady ’Hounds know there’s a game to be played. And with a victory, the first trip to the UIL state tournament. That’s been the focus this week for San Benito (33-2) which returns to …
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