March 6, 2012 archive

Calendar of Events (March 7-March 10)

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Date: Thru 2012 Event: San Benito Historical Museum’s Pecan Sale More Info: (956) 245-8094 or email: queentut1940@att.net Date: Thru March 15 Event: American Military Support: Love Our Troops campaign More Info: (956) 425-1549 Date: March 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 5 – 6:30 p.m. Event: Chess Club Where: San Benito Public Library, 101 W. Rose …

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Ex-superintendent among hopefuls, Sanchez and De La Fuente to step down

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com It’s all set. Candidates in the City of San Benito and San Benito Consolidated Independent School District (SBCISD) general elections filed in their bids for elected office. As first reported by the San Benito News Monday via sbnewspaper.com, former San Benito CISD superintendent and current Region 13 professional educator …

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Peculiar Find: Collector sees apparition in old photo

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Mario Montez is something of a collector. While strolling through flea markets, garage and yard sales, the 47-year-old San Benito resident has been known to have an eye for the peculiar. The weirder the better. He also likes his history, and every once in a while he’ll come upon …

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Charter revisions undergo first reading

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By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS Tuesday evening, the San Benito City Commission read through the first reading of the ordinance proposing to amend various sections of the City Charter. The reading was met with general approval throughout the commission with the exception of a few items. During the reading, City Attorney Ricardo Morado, …

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Changes to water fees go before council

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By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS San Benito City Commissioners discussed Tuesday a measure to suspend the current ordinance for RVs and not to charge a $10 water base fee for empty lots. Victor Garza representing the Utility Board made a presentation before the commissioners to “suspend enforcement of the ordinance as it applies …

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San Benito to celebrate Texas with celebration

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By JERRY RODRIGUEZ Special to the NEWS The fourth annual Texas Independence Day is slated for this Friday and Saturday, March 9-10 in honor of the fallen soldiers who fought for Texas’ freedom. The actual date of Independence is March 2, in which this past year the state celebrated its 176th anniversary. “This event should …

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Youth baseball/softball opening ceremonies to benefit food pantry

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Over 500 kids registered, up to 2,000 spectators expected – with numbers like these, it’s no wonder the San Benito Youth Baseball/Softball Association is expecting to host one of the more productive food drives in recent memory at its opening ceremonies later this month. Scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, …

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Lady ’Hounds decimate Rivera, 12-0

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By CARLOS GONZALES Special to the NEWS The Lady ’Hounds hosted the Brownsville Rivera Lady Raiders Monday in what was their first district game of the season, and just as expected San Benito’s softball team dominated the field in a 12-0 victory. The win continues to send the message to the Valley that the Lady …

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’Hounds taking baseball diamonds by storm

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By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS After starting off district with a win against the Brownsville Rivera Raiders (5-4) the San Benito Greyhound baseball team kept the momentum going this weekend as they participated in the Mike Rodriguez Tournament held in PSJA. The Greyhounds held their own against the top-ranked PSJA Bears with a …

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Powerlifters advance to state

Lady 'Hounds

By CHRISTY CORTEZ Special to the NEWS CORPUS CHRISTI – After dominating the Valley’s best lifters, the San Benito Lady ’Hound powerlifting team headed to Calallen as they faced and conquered new opponents at the Regional Powerlifting Meet. At 97 pounds, Alex Marmolejo placed first in her division with an impressive bench press of 130 …

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