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San Benito split commission can’t decide city manager job
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Fernando Del Valle , as published by MyRGV
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Discussions took place during a lengthy closed-door meeting.
A decision on the city manager position in San Benito has been delayed. Discussions took place during a lengthy closed-door meeting. The meeting lasted from evening until after midnight.
Commissioners considered candidates for the position, but no decision was made. Further discussions are scheduled to take place at a later meeting. Details of the meeting and the candidates are available from the city commission, with the next meeting set to continue the discussion on the appointment of a new city manager.
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Category: government Published: August 5, 2026 Source: MyRGV Reading time: 1 min
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