Cameron County

Some Hero Probably Jacked 19 Pounds of Weed From Santa Rosa PD’s Evidence Room

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The results of an audit conducted by Cameron County’s DA Luis Saenz’ office and the Texas Rangers show that approximately 19 pounds of weed has gone missing from the Santa Rosa police department’s evidence room.

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We’ve Got Some Questions About The Fajita Bandit

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A few days ago, THE fajita bandit Gilberto Escamilla was sentenced to 50 years in prison for stealing approximately $1.2 million in fajitas over the course of nine years from the Cameron County Juvenile Detention Center while he was an employee and we have some real legit questions that we need some answers to.

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Cameron County Leaked Out Over 30,000 Social Security Numbers Of County Residents

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KRGV Channel 5 aired a special investigation by reporter Christian Von Preysing regarding the mishandling of sensitive information of over 30,000 Cameron County residents last night. Keep Reading

The Bench Wire Hater’s Guide To The Valley: South Padre Island

The Valley is one of a kind when it comes to diversity. From the racist white people, the country-wannabes, the ghetto Hispanics, the snobby Mexicans from Monterrey and the token black person in between. With all that diversity and culture mixing all over, visiting the Valley might be a little overwhelming. Not to worry, tourist: The Bench Wire is here to help.

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