Frequently Asked Questions

You can call us at (956) 361-3800, or  you can come by in person to the Business Office and speak to a Business Office representative.

To obtain a police report, please visit the Records Department at San Benito Police Department headquarters with a form of proper identification. The Department headquarters is located at 601 N Oscar Williams Rd, San Benito, TX 78586.

You can visit San Benito Police Department headquarters at 601 North Oscar Williams Rd. San Benito, Texas 78586 or by calling police dispatch to place a call for service. In certain situations, an officer may handle the call over the phone, but will respond to your residence to process a crime scene or if police intervention is necessary. You can reach us for non-emergencies (956) 361-3880. For emergencies please dial 9-1-1.

Please utilize our Vacation Watch Request services by filling out the required information here. You can also visit our department headquarters and speak to Lieutenant Eloy Martinez in person to setup a watch request. 

A Police Report or Miscellaneous Report Costs is FREE and a traffic CRASH Report costs $6.00.

You can go to: http://z2.franklinlegal.net/franklin/Z2Browser2.html?showset=sanbenitoset

The 2022 Christmas Parade is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 10 at 6 p.m. in downtown San Benito on Sam Houston Blvd.

You can borrow a trap to safely capture an animal at large from our Animal Control Division. The Animal Control Division operates normally on Monday-Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The Animal Control Division can be reached at (956) 361-3880 by leaving a message or by emailing the City's Animal Control Supervisor Police Lieutenant Eloy Martinez at emartinez@cityofsanbenito.com . We ask for your patience as there may be a wait time for a city owned trap. Keep in mind that certain wild animals native to the area such as opossums and raccoons will not be picked up by our animal control division. 

You can leave a message for the City's Animal Control Division by contacting the police non-emergency phone line at (956) 361-3880. An animal control officer will promptly be dispatched to your location to pick up the animal(s) in question. Please review the Animal Control Division page here to enter a call for service from an online source. 

You can go the City Hall at 485 N. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas 78586 and speak with the Vital Statics Registrar. Telephone 956-361-3800

Visit: /DocumentCenter/View/5025/Valley-Metro-PDF

You can call 956-361-3804 (Ext. 212, 213 or 214) or fill out a report at: Form Center • San Benito, TX • CivicEngage (cityofsanbenito.com) 

ResacaFest is traditionally scheduled on the first Saturday in July around Independence Day at Heavin Memorial Park, 705 N. Bowie, San Benito, Texas.

Please call 361-3804 Ext. 403.

You can call 361-3804 Ext. 307.

The San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum is located at 250 E. Heywood St., San Benito, Texas, 78586.
For more information, go to: Cultural Arts Department | San Benito, TX - Official Website (cityofsanbenito.com) 

Yes, we do. Specific events will be announced through social media and on our website.
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May.
Veterans Day is observed on November 11.
The City's Veterans War Memorial is located at the intersection of Sam Houston Boulevard and Rowson Street near the railroad tracks.

You can email your requests to Sergeant Dario Gonzalez at dgonzalez@cityofsanbenito.com . We have many topics that we can share with your students and special presentations to cover a wide variety of topics.

Special Weapons And Tactics

Special circumstances such as barricaded subjects, active shooter response, assistance to surrounding agencies and when serving high risk warrants calls for the need of a SWAT team.

Fire drills observations can be scheduled by emailing Sandra Ramirez or calling 956-361-3880. Please try to schedule your Fire Drill at least 2 business days in advance.

Burn permits inside the City Limits are issued by contacting Planning & Development Department at 956-361-3804 Ex: 402. Burn permits outside the City Limits are issued by the Cameron County Fire Marshall at 956-554-6700. 

City Burn Permit Application (PDF).

Do’s and Don’ts for Outdoor Burning at Your Residence (texas.gov)

Jorge A. Mata Jr 

Fire Marshal

jamata@cityofsanbenito.com

956-680-4164

400 N Travis St.
San Benito, TX, 78586 

A: Pony Baseball and Softball are youth sports programs designed to provide children with a fun, safe, and structured environment to learn and play baseball and softball. These programs focus on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship while encouraging healthy physical activity. Players of all experience levels are welcome, and the leagues offer opportunities for kids to grow, compete, and enjoy the game in a positive community setting.

A: Registration for the 2026 Spring Pony Baseball and Softball season is $30 per child. This fee helps cover league expenses and ensures a fun, safe, and well-organized experience for all players.

A: The registration fee covers your child’s participation in the 2026 Spring Pony Baseball and Softball season. To help support our youth, it also includes a team shirt and a cap for each player.

A: While the registration fee covers participation, a team shirt, and a cap, it does not include equipment such as gloves, bats, cleats, or personal safety gear. Parents are responsible for providing these items so their child can play safely and comfortably.

A: The 2026 Spring Pony Baseball and Softball season is scheduled to begin the week of March 23. Your child’s coach will share the team schedule and any updates before the first game.

A: Games for the 2026 Spring Pony Baseball and Softball season will be held at Stookey Park in San Benito, located at 410 N Stookey Rd, San Benito, TX 78586. Occasionally, there may be opportunities for teams to play against neighboring communities. If that happens, your child’s coach will notify you with all the details.

A: Games for the 2026 Spring Pony Baseball and Softball season will be held Monday through Friday. The earliest game will start at 6:00 p.m., and the latest game will end by 9 p.m. Coaches will provide the full schedule to parents before the season begins.

A: Yes! The 2026 Spring Pony Baseball and Softball season will include both opening and closing ceremonies. During the opening ceremony, players are welcomed to the league, teams are introduced, and there’s usually a fun group activity to kick off the season. The closing ceremony celebrates everyone’s hard work, sportsmanship, and achievements, often including team awards, recognition of players, and a chance for families to come together and celebrate a fun season.

A: Coaches in the Pony Baseball and Softball program are volunteers who generously give their time to support our San Benito youth. Each coach will have some of their own players on their team, and additional players will be randomly assigned to help balance teams and ensure every child has a fun and fair experience.

A: Generally, yes! Coaches can have their own child and a few other players they know on their team. To keep things fair for all participants, we limit assigning more than five known players to a single team. Any additional spots will be filled with players randomly assigned to ensure balanced and fun teams for everyone.

A: You will receive emails from the City of San Benito Parks and Recreation Department, which coordinates with the coaches. After that, your child’s coach will set up a group chat or another method to communicate directly with their team about schedules, updates, and other important information, including practice times and locations.

A: Practice times are determined by each team’s coach. The City of San Benito will make Stookey Park available for team practices, scheduled around game times. Your child’s coach will share the specific practice schedule with you once teams are formed.

A: The City of San Benito Parks and Recreation Department will provide each team with catcher’s gear for use during the season. All issued equipment must be returned to the department at the conclusion of the season. Players are welcome to bring their own Pony-approved equipment if they prefer to use gear they are comfortable with, such as bats, gloves, or helmets.

A: For more information, you can email our Recreation Coordinator at ggrienier@cityofsanbenito.com or call the Parks and Recreation Department at 956-361-3800. We’re happy to answer any questions and help you get started!

The first and third Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. Meetings are held in the Cesar Gonzalez Meeting Hall at the Municipal Building, located at 401 N. Sam Houston Blvd. All Regular Commission Meetings are streamed live on the City’s Website at https://www.cityofsanbenito.com/562/Live-Stream