Daily Archive: August 10, 2012

Aug 10 2012

PD: ‘Nothing solid’ in fatal hit-and-run probe

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor edi…@sbnewspaper.com The investigation into a fatal hit-and-run has yet to equal any new leads, San Benito police said. Ruben Saldaña, 51, died Saturday evening from injuries sustained in the hit-and-run. According to Rogelio Banda, Jr. of the San Benito Police Department, Saldaña was hit by a car near the corner …

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Aug 10 2012

FULL RIDE: Garza to play ball for Jarvis Christian

By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer repo…@sbnewspaper.com There’s just something about the stitching of a baseball in the palm of pitcher’s hand and the quiet calm just before the first pitch. Perhaps it’s the deafening silence of concentration while the batter nervously waits to make his first swing that makes the sport so riveting, compelling. Daniel …

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Aug 10 2012

SBHS grads receive $1,500 scholarship

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Special to the NEWS In a wood paneled living room, adorned in handsome artwork and overlooking windows showcasing a green landscape and waterfront view, sat four long-time friends and former students of the late Ruth McAnally, in an effort to award two $1,500 scholarships to deserving students. The four friends and …

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Aug 10 2012

Meeting postponed, training held

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Special to the NEWS A regular meeting of the San Benito City Commission originally scheduled for Tuesday was postponed to August 21 due to a lack of quorum. Among the topics on the agenda for Tuesday’s scheduled meeting was a demolition application submitted by the Housing Authority of San Benito. Also …

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Aug 10 2012

Meteorologists continue following depression

By MONICA ZUÑIGA Staff Writer repo…@sbnewspaper.com Meteorologists are keeping an eye on Tropical Depression #7, which is currently in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Although still too early to tell if it will strengthen into a tropical storm, the National Weather Service in Brownsville confirmed that the system is moving westward at 23 mph …

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Aug 10 2012

Calendar of Events (August 12-August 15)

Date: Ongoing Event: Boys & Girls Club of San Benito registration More Info: (956) 399-6422 Date: August 11 Time: 1:30 p.m. Event: Valley Byliners program Where: Harlingen Public Library, 410 ’76 Drive More Info: (956) 399-8505 Date: August 13 Time: 11:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Event: Fish Camp for incoming freshmen Where: San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy, …

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