In Your Neighborhood

Rescue a dog

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Some of the dogs for adoption at Tip of Texas K9 Rescue in Harlingen are: Oliver is a small brownish terrier/poodle mix who is neutered, adult male, leash trained, friendly, housetrained and a good little barker. He gets along good with other dogs and... Full story

Bike donations

Dr. Maria Muñoz, right, Family Practice Physician and president of the Cameron-Willacy Medical Society; and Dr. Adela Valdez, left, vice president of the Cameron-Willacy Medical Society, present 30 donated bicycle safety helmets to Dr. Rangasamy... Full story

San Benito Veterans Memorial band wins top honors

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SAN BENITO - The San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy symphonic band won a top award at a state competition at Donna High School in Donna. The VMA band was awarded a First Division rating in the University Interscholastic League Region 28 High School... Full story

Riverside Middle School Teacher of the Year

San Benito Riverside Middle School's campus teacher of the year Susanna Thomas, center, recently won the San Benito CISD Secondary Teacher of the Year title, winning a $250 grant from the First Community Bank of San Benito. Shown during a special presentation... Full story

Elementary Teacher of the Year

Frank Roberts Elementary School teacher of the year Paula Olivarez was recently named the San Benito CISD Elementary Teacher of the Year, winning a $250 grant from First National Bank of San Benito. Shown during a special presentation at the school district's... Full story

Turpen named associate vice president for development

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BROWNSVILLE - Ken Turpen looks forward to the day when people see 3 million reasons to support The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College. Turpen, who joined the University in April as the new associate vice president for Development... Full story

Fourth of July Safe Riders program and car seat giveaway set

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HARLINGEN - The 2nd annual Fourth of July Safe Riders Program & Car Seat Giveaway will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at Boggus Ford, 2521 S. Expressway 83/77. Certified child safety seat experts will be on hand to conduct inspections and offer... Full story

Lowe's, Kobalt tools donate tools to San Benito students

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Lowe's and Kobalt Tools in partnership with SkillsUSA are helping the next generation of skilled trade professionals at San Benito High School through their new Tough Tools for Cool Schools program. Lowe's donated about $600 worth of Kobalt tools to... Full story

Valley foursome headed to talent competition

New York City site of 2009 International Model and Talent Association Convention

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Four young men from the Rio Grande Valley will compete in the 2009 International Model and Talent Association Convention set for July 18-26 at the Hilton New York Time Square. The local talent, which includes Angel Alanis of Sharyland, Stephen Lopez... Full story

San Benito band earns 29 medals at U.I.L. competition

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SAN BENITO - Members of the San Benito High School band recently competed at the University Interscholastic League Region 28 State Solo and Ensemble Competition in Austin.Local musicians brought home a total of 29 medals, recognizing both "superior" and... Full story

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