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San Benito is a city in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 23,444 at the 2000 census. It is the birthplace of Country and Tex-Mex music icon Freddy Fender. San Benito celebrated the 100th anniversary of the naming of the city April 3, 2007. The post office was named Diaz from April to May 1907. The San Benito Museum, Freddy Fender Museum and Conjunto Music Museum opened in the same building Nov. 17, 2007. San Benito is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area. GeographySan Benito is located at 26°8′12″N 97°38′9″W / 26.13667°N 97.63583°W (26.136603, -97.635878). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.2 square miles (29.0 km²), of which, 11.0 square miles (28.5 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²) of it (1.87%) is water. It should be noted that San Benito is also known as "The Resaca City", due to its resaca (a former tributary of the Rio Grande, which has been cut off for irrigation purposes). From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License  epartnerweather.com 77px x 145px | 1.30kB [source page] Local Weather for San Benito Get Extended Forecast  cameroncountyhistoricalcommission.org 71px x 100px | 2.40kB [source page] 1915 17 Soldiers of the 6th U S Cavalry 26th Infantry and the 3rd Texas National Guard are stationed in Harlingen as part of efforts to quell border unrest They even have several field hospitals for the minimum of 10 companies involved here The muster of Texas National Guard officers 158 and enlisted men 3 572 had begun on May 16 1916 after which they were mobilized at Fort Wilson near San Antonio It is now Fort Sam Houston Second and Third Regiments of Infantry and Field Hospital were stationed all along the lower Rio Grande Valley from Harlingen to Roma On 8 3 16 on the orders of Major A R Sholars Companies K and L of the Third Texas Infantry are moved by truck from San Benito into Harlingen as the first step in consolidating all Texas troops into Harlingen All Valley soldiers are under the command of Brig Gen James Parker headquartered in Brownsville On August 6 the City Council orders a committee of three to consult with Texas State Adjutant General Hulen for pla… From Yahoo Image Search: "San Benito, Texas"  stxc.blogspot.com CouldBeTrue Sat, 30 May 2009 15:05:00 GM [. San Benito. ] City officials have found records of a settlement paid to a former employee who claims former City Manager Victor Trevino gave her money to "leave quietly" after he suggested she get an abortion to keep her job, ...  600birds.blogspot.com Ben Lizdas Fri, 02 May 2008 19:10:00 GM After last Sunday's Big Sit, I took the day off to get some rest at a friends house in . San Benito. , . TX. . As it turned out, I didn't have to go any further than her backyard to witness the spectacular migrant fall-out after Sunday night's ...  valleycentral.com unknown Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:18:09 GM Cortez assured that the agency would continue to work with the . San Benito. . But he wrote they could not install a light because, "There is not any significant pedestrian activity." Full . Texas. Department of Transportation Statement: ... From Google Blog Search: "San Benito, Texas"  news.google.com Santa Cruz Sentinel Air Force Airman Richard Sutton graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas . He is the son of Richard Sutton and ... and more » news.google.com Brownsville Herald san benito - Fire Marshal Henry Lopez on Monday called on the city to launch an outside investigation into a ... and more » news.google.com Brownsville Herald arlington - Texas team president Nolan Ryan said Friday that the club is not hamstrung by owner Tom Hicks' financial difficulties, a day after a report that ... and more » From Google News Search: "San Benito, Texas" who lives in san benito ,texas? Q. who lives in san benito ,texas? Asked by questioneer - Sat Jul 22 14:54:16 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Not many. Only 23,444 people as of 2000. Here are a few of the more famous names that live in San Benito: Cameron Diaz's sister (Christina) 1154 Encantada Cir San Benito, TX 78586 Enrique Iglesias' Mother: Agustina Iglesias 30678 Nelson Rd San Benito, TX 78586-9267 Andy Garcia Garcia, A 956-399-2804 San Benito, TX 78586 *AND* his brother: Garcia, Antonio Lomax Rd San Benito, TX 78586 Probably the most famous resident: Jennifer Lopez 100 Fm 509 San Benito, TX 78586 J. Lo's info is at the first link below: I like Infospace.com you can look up people all over the US! Answered by Ten Kenorland - Sat Jul 22 17:12:43 2006 What can we do in South Texas?
Q. I have lived in South Texas (San Benito/Harlingen more specifically) fo a little over a year and still don't know the sights (other than South Padre Island). I have a friend from England who's coming to visit for the summer, and we are planning a week here in Texas before spending another 3 weeks in Southern California (where I previously lived for 10yrs). Aside from working and college, I haven't had much time to sight see, and I'm trying to keep the Englishman out of Mexico (or he might not come back). What is there to do down here that is more for the younger crowd? Even pretty little lakes and stuff will work! Asked by Crystal M - Mon Mar 2 22:08:05 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. Well, there's the Port Isabel Lighthouse, and the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville. The Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park is in Mission, and there's the Falcon State Park on Falcon Lake. Other than that, I don't have any real ideas. I'm afraid you're living in a fairly dismal part of the state. Still, I hope you and your friend have a good visit! Answered by Donna L - Mon Mar 2 22:46:01 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "San Benito, Texas" |
