March 28, 2014 archive

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Lady Hounds in 31-5A driver’s seat with big win over Rowe

By ARMANDO GARZA Special to the NEWS McALLEN — In case anyone needed a reminder, the San Benito Lady ’Hounds wanted to let people know they’re still the team to beat in Valley softball. And on Friday night, McAllen Rowe got the message loud and clear. Behind an early hitting barrage which led to four …

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Band Booster Club given ultimatum: Cooperate with Limón probe or face suspension from school functions

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito CISD Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ismael Cantu has issued an ultimatum to the Band Boosters: cooperate with an independent law firm’s investigation into the suspended superintendent or be ousted from school functions. A certified letter signed by Cantu and addressed to the president of the San …

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NFL INVADES SAN BENITO: Pros in town for Fuel Up to Play 60 event

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Four professional football players visited Miller Jordan Middle School this week to help kick off the annual NFL Fuel Up to Play 60 and NFL Flag Football League weekend in San Benito. Justin Tryon, currently a free agent cornerback who recently played for the New York Giants; Miami …

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RHHS Winterguard wins TECA state championship

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com RIO HONDO – The Rio Hondo High School Winterguard competed at the Texas Educational Colorguard Association TECA State Championship competition in New Braunfels last weekend and came home with a state championship. RHHS Band Director John Garza said that the Winterguard competed against approximately 20 to 30 other …

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Congressman Vela talks KMBH, PBS transaction

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com United States Congressmen whose districts cover portions of the Rio Grande Valley are beginning to voice their opinions about the selling of KMBH-TV to MBTV Texas Valley LLC, a company based out of Del Rio. U.S. Representative Filemon Vela (D-TX 34th District) and Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (D-TX 15th …

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3 arrested for burglary; school, daycare placed on lockdown

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A San Benito elementary school was placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon due to a nearby burglary. At approximately 12:42 p.m., officers with the San Benito Police Department responded to the 1100 block of North Dick Dowling Street in reference to a burglary. “What sparked our fear is that …

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BOUND FOR FLORIDA: South Texas Thunder raising funds for USSSA World Series

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A local youth softball team is gearing up to compete on the national stage, but first they must find a way to cover their travel expenses. Armando Ruvio is the head coach of the South Texas Thunder, a softball team based out of San Benito. His team, made …

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SOCCER PLAYOFFS: ’Hounds fall to Falcons

The San Benito High School varsity soccer team fell in the first round of the playoffs Thursday at Bobby Morrow Stadium. The Greyhounds lost to the Los Fresnos Falcons by a score of 2-0.

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CONSIDER THIS: Why Prioritizing is San Benito’s Kryptonite

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com If I was forced to choose one thing that I believe is the culprit for all the controversy that has plagued San Benito over the last several years, I’d identify a misguided sense of prioritizing — characterized by our leadership’s lack of focus, professionalism and rationale — as our …

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Calendar of Events (March 30 – April 1)

Date: Ongoing Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday Event: San Benito NFL Flag Football Registration, co-ed ages 4 to 14 Where: Public Utility Building, 485 N. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito More Info: (956) 577-3706 Date: April 5 to 7 Event: Fifth Annual South Texas Tattoo Fiesta Where: Casa De Amistad, 1204 …

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