By ARABELLA SERRATA
Staff Writer
Laguna Vista has hired former San Benito City Manager and Resaca City native, Victor Trevino, to
oversee the city’s operations.
Trevino was named Laguna Vista City Manager roughly three months after LVPD Deputy Greg Cruz was
ushered in as interim city manager in December 2024, following the departure of former City Manager,
Rendie R. Gonzales.
Trevino has extensive history working within Cameron County. He was the programs director for the
County for five years and was at the Olmito Water Supply Corporation for ten years. He also served as the
Chief Executive Officer of the San Benito Public Housing Authority for 14 years, and was San Benito City
Manager for seven years, totaling nearly 40 years of experience.
He left his City Manager job in San Benito in 2008 and has decided to return to the role for a new city.
“I wanted to get back into being a City Manager, and it was available. I like the community…” said
Trevino. “Every day is different. Every day there are problems, and you solve them, and then you get new
ones… It’s always gratifying, even the negative things, because you get to make changes that take place.
Sometimes it happens quickly, sometimes it takes more time, but it feels good when you solve problems for
your community.”
Trevino hopes to receive firsthand recommendations for action from the community. “I want to know what
the community and city commission have in place already, and then, hopefully, be a part of that
development,” said Trevino.
Trevino was raised in the Resaca City where he attended San Benito schools and immersed himself in the
community after completing his studies. That strong community connection helped citizens come to him
with their concerns and comments when he took on leadership roles in San Benito, he explained. “…Even
though they are different communities, in the end, all of them are people, and they have different views,”
said Trevino. He added that he seeks to take these views and channel them into positive change for the
community. “Sometimes, all it takes is listening,” said Trevino.
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