Tag: Greg Abbott

JUDGING THE NEXT JUDGE: Cascos candid on finding successor

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos spoke candidly on Friday about the daunting task that lies ahead of the Commissioners Court in appointing his successor. Fresh off of winning re-election to the county judgeship on Nov. 4, Cascos was announced on Tuesday as Governor-elect Greg Abbott’s prospective appointment for Texas …

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Abbott appoints Cascos Secretary of State

By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Texas Governor-Elect Greg Abbott appointed Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos his prospective nominee for Texas Secretary of State on Tuesday. If the nomination is confirmed by the Senate, Cascos’ capacity as Secretary would include duties as Chief Election Officer for Texas, assisting county election officials as well as ensuring the …

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GOVERNOR ABBOTT IT IS: Cascos, Cavazos pull off big wins

Editor’s Note: The following story on Tuesday’s Election Day results, which was first published in the Nov. 5 edition of the San Benito News, has been updated to reflect the final tally. By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Texans awoke Wednesday morning to a familiar sight as the state remained red, coinciding with a big …

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