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San Benito commissioners appoint city manager in split vote
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Fernando Del Valle , as published by MyRGV
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the appointment and the new city manager's background are available.
A new city manager has been chosen for San Benito. Officials voted to appoint an individual to the position. The decision was made after a lengthy discussion in a closed session.
This person had previously served in a similar role in another city. The vote was not unanimous, with some commissioners disagreeing on the choice. Further details about the appointment and the new city manager's background are available.
Salary discussions are currently underway for the newly appointed city manager, who has been serving in an interim capacity for about two months.
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Category: government Published: August 12, 2026 Source: MyRGV Reading time: 1 min
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