April 2011 archive

San Benito staves off Harlingen in thrilling finish

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By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS The San Benito Lady ’Hounds have known success very well and have only flirted with defeat this season. Last night the Lady ’Hounds had a bit of a fright in Harlingen, albeit winning 12-6. Game two of their series against the Harlingen Lady Cards was bad on the …

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Lady ‘Hounds up 7-3 in game two, lead series

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By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS Some things change, some stay the same. The first time the San Benito Lady ‘Hounds faced the Harlingen Lady ‘Cards was in preseason, when they blew Harlingen away 10-0. This time it was postseason and the only similarity was their ongoing rivalry. San Benito took the field in …

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Teenager dies in fiery rollover

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Shown is the chaotic scene of a fatal rollover accident that left one teenager dead and another in stable condition. According to police, the driver of the vehicle lost control and rolled over up to six times. (Photo by Jose Ramos)   By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A San Benito teen was killed …

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Police captain indefinitely suspended

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Embattled San Benito Police Captain Arnold Garcia was indefinitely suspended without pay on Thursday due to “unauthorized police activity,” according to a San Benito News sources. Garcia was specifically accused of a Civil Service violation, in which he has 10 days to appeal. Indefinite suspension in Civil Service terms …

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Reduction In Force policies among topics addressed

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  By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Approximately 50 people filled the board room of the John F. Baron Administration Building for the San Benito News “Meet the Candidates” Community Forum, which was sponsored by the San Benito Friends of the Library. Managing Editor Michael Rodriguez served as the moderator of the forum, in …

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City candidates tackle key issues at forum

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  By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The South Texas Adult Resource and Training (START) Center held its Meet the Candidates forum, sponsored by the San Benito News, for the San Benito Municipal Elections on Wednesday evening at the Community Building. Candidates from the upcoming city elections addressed an audience of about 70 people. …

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Three arrested on burglary charges

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By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Three men were arrested on Thursday after a burglary was reported on the 26300 block of FM 803 in San Benito. The call came into the Cameron County Constable Department Precinct 4 at approximately 1 p.m. in regards to a burglary in progress. According to a Constable’s press …

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Hernandez ‘going the distance’ for Lady ’Hounds

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By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS San Benito High School runner Maria Hernandez is going the distance for the Lady ’Hounds. During the district track meet Hernandez captured first place in both the 3200 run and the 1600 run which helped snag her a spot at the Regional Track Meet in San Antonio, not …

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Tree Planting Dedication

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Master Gardener National Arbor Day festivities included a tree planting dedication on Thursday, April 28 in honor of the late James R. Matz, founder of Valley Proud Environmental Council, at the Cameron County Master Gardener Arboretum. Seen here are various scenes of the event, including Matz’s widow, Georgina Matz. (Photos by Vince Galvan)

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Sunshine Rehab Ribbon Cutting

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Pictured are various images of the ribbon cutting ceremony, sponsored by the San Benito Chamber of Commerce, marking the grand opening of Sunshine Rehab Pediatric Therapy, located on 258 S. Sam Houston Blvd. in San Benito. (Staff photos by Jason Mihalick)

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