2018-19 Cameron County, TX Relocation and Resource Guide

County - Texas

2018-2019 Resource & Relocation Guide



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Published By: C O N T E N T SWelcome

In association with 5 Welcome
6-7 Newcomer Information
Sales Coordinator:
K.C. Martin 8 Help Hotlines
Ad Designer: 9 Health & Hospitals
11 Local Education
Linda Swindler 14-15 Entertainment & Fun
Book Designer: 16-17 Cameron County Map
Asha Bohannon 18-19 Brownsville City Map
www.skylinepub.net 20-21 Home Buyer Information
23 Buyers Mistakes
25 How Much Can You Afford?
26-27 Tips to Selling Your Home
28 Kids Activity Page

30 Packing Tips
31 Moving Checklist
32 Homefinder Notepad

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Welcome

Welcome to the
Neighborhood
Cameron County is the southernmost county in the U.S. state of Texas, with the

county seat being Brownsville. The county also borders the Gulf of Mexico on the east.
The county was founded in 1848 and is named after Captain Ewen Cameron, a soldier
during the Texas Revolution. During the later 19th century and through World War II,
Fort Brown was a US Army outpost here, stimulating the overall development of the
city of Brownsville. Cameron County is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen, TX Metro-
politan Statistical Area, as well as the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville, TX
Combined Statistical Area.

The city of Brownsville is a partly tropical paradise of palm trees, unique flowers,
exotic birds and warm breezes. The area is full of Texas history, fine arts, shopping,
golf and many outdoor activities. Since the city is located on the banks of the Rio
Grande, there are many beaches nearby as well. The area is great for anyone to relocate
or just take a getaway.

Online Resources: www.co.cameron.tx.us
www.brownsville.org

How to Use This Resource & Relocation Guide provides you with the essential information you may need in an easy to follow
This Guide format so that your move or visit to the area goes smoothly.We provide telephone numbers and websites for the

people and agencies that can assist with relocating your home or business. Although every effort has been
made to ensure accuracy, calling ahead before attending a listed event or business is recommended.

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Newcomer Info

Newcomer Information

Cameron County Courthouse
974 E. Harrison St. | Brownsville, TX

(956) 544-0817

Post Offices US Post Office US Post Office
200 W. Hicks St. 216 FM 506
US Post Office San Benito, TX Santa Rosa, TX
1535 E. Los Ebanos Blvd. (956) 399-3151 (956) 347-5007
Brownsville, TX
(956) 546-2411 US Post Office
201 W. First St.
US Post Office US Post Office La Feria, TX
1502 New Combes Hwy. 1001 E. Elizabeth St. # 1 (956) 797-1812
Harlingen, TX Brownsville, TX
(956) 423-1464 (956) 546-9462 AT&T
(956) 541-6200
Area Utilities American Electric Power
(877) 373-4858 Sprint
Brownsville Public Utilities (866) 866-7509
(956) 983-6121
T-Mobile
Cameron County Water Cameron Wind (956) 412-0735
(956) 233-5513 (956)467-5447
Verizon Wireless
McAllen Public Works Reliant Energy (956) 350-9273
(956) 681-4000 (866) 222-7100

Southmost Regional Water Auth. Texas Gas Service
(956) 350-8819 (800) 700-2443

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Police Departments Newcomer Info

Cameron County Sheriff Port Isabel Police Santa Maria Volunteer Fire
7300 Old Alice Rd. 110 W. Hickman Ave. 218 & Iglesia Ave.
Olmito, TX Port Isabel, TX Santa Maria, TX
(956) 554-6700 (956) 943-1242 (956) 565-1212
South Padre Island Fire
Brownsville Police San Benito Police 106 W. Retama St.
600 E. Jackson St. 601 N. Oscar Williams Rd. South Padre Island, TX
Brownsville, TX San Benito, TX (956) 761-3040
(956) 548-7000 (956) 361-3880

Harlingen Police South Padre Island Police
1018 Fair Park Blvd. 4601 Padre Blvd.
Harlingen, TX South Padre Island, TX
(956) 216-5400 (956) 761-5454

Laguna Vista Police
122 Fernandez St.
Laguna Vista, TX
(956) 943-8855

Fire Departments Port Isabel City Fire
204 S. Musina St.
Brownsville Fire Port Isabel, TX
625 E. 12th St. # 2 (956) 943-3523
Brownsville, TX
(956) 546-3195

Harlingen Fire Rancho Viejo Volunteer Fire
3510 Grimes Ave. 500 Hidalgo Ave.
Harlingen, TX Rancho Viejo, TX
(956) 216-5700 (956) 350-6210

Los Fresnos Fire Rio Hondo Volunteer Fire
112 W. Ocean Blvd. 121 N. Arroyo Blvd.
Los Fresnos, TX Rio Hondo, TX
(956) 233-5858 (956) 748-2102

La Feria Fire San Benito Fire
115 E. Commercial Ave. 1201 S. Sam Houston Blvd.
La Feria, TX San Benito, TX
(956) 797-2444 (956) 361-3850

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Health

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Health

Excellent health care…
Close to home.

Having good health overall is a major key to a long and healthy life. Finding ways to take care of
your health can aid in recovery and help you feel better daily. Get routine check-ups and visit your
doctor when you're not feeling well. Sometimes, it is hard to tell whether not feeling well is due to
a side-effect of medicine, a symptom of a health disorder or any other different health problem.
Talk to your doctor or other health care specialist for any other questions or information.

Hospitals

Harlington Medical Center Valley Baptist Health Systems
5501 S. Expressway 77 2101 Pease St.
Harlingen, TX Harlingen, TX
(956) 365-1000 (956) 389-1100

Cameron County Department of Heart Institute of Brownsville Valley Regional
Health & Human Services 213 Heart Dr. Medical Center
1390 W. Expressway 83 Brownsville, TX 100 E. Alton Gloor Blvd.
San Benito, TX (956) 504-3278 Brownsville, TX
(956) 247-3685 (956) 350-7000
Solara Hospital
333 Lorenaly Dr. VA Health Care Center
Brownsville, TX 2601 Veterans Dr.
(956) 546-0808 Harlingen, TX
(956) 291-9000
Solara Hospital Harlingen
508 Victoria Ln.
Harlingen, TX
(956) 425-9600

Dial 911for Emergencies
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Education

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Education

Where Learning Begins

Education is a very vital tool that is used in the contemporary world to succeed. It is important
because it is used to mitigate most of the challenges faced in life.The knowledge that is attained
through education helps open doors to a lot of opportunities for better prospects in career
growth. Getting a head start in education can help you succeed in many aspects of your life and
help you grow to your full potential.

Local School Districts Point Isabel ISD
(956) 943-0005
Brownsville ISD
(956) 548-8000

Harlingen Consolidated ISD Rio Hondo ISD
(956) 430-9500 (956) 748-1000

La Feria ISD San Benito Consolidated ISD
(956) 797-8300 (956) 361-6110

Los Fresnos Consolidated ISD Santa Maria ISD
(956) 254-5000 (956) 565-6308

Lyford Consolidated ISD Santa Rosa ISD
(956) 347-3900 (956) 636-9800

Area Colleges & Universities

Kaplan College
1900 N. Expy. # O
Brownsville, TX
(956) 547-8200

South Texas Academy of
Medical Technology
151 S. Helen Moore Rd.
San Benito, TX
(956) 399-4331

University of Cosmetology
Arts & Sciences
913 N. 13th St.
Harlingen, TX
(956) 412-1212

University of Texas
80 Fort Brown St.
Brownsville, TX
(956) 882-8200

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Entertainment & Fun

Wander. Explore. Discover.

From the simple pleasures to a variety of other fun choices there is always something to
entertain just about anyone in the Cameron County Area.The area offers many beautiful views
and a variety of art, music & theater, as well as other endless possibilites such as shopping, relaxing
and more. No matter what activities you favor, you're sure to find it here!

Black Dragon Cruises Children’s Musuem of Brownsville Gladys Porter Zoo
501 E. Maxan St. 501 E. Ringgold St. 500 E. Ringgold St.
Port Isabel, TX Brownsville, TX Brownsville, TX
(956) 943-6283 (956) 548-9300 (956) 546-7187

Breeze Lake Campground Cinemark Harlingen Public Library
1710 N. Vermillion Ave. 3471 Old Highway 77 410 76 Dr.
Brownsville, TX Brownsville, TX Harlingen, TX
(956) 831-4427 (956) 544-7428 (956) 216-5800

Brownsville Historical Association Commemorative Air Historic Brownsville Museum
1325 E. Washington St. Force Museum 641 E. Madison St.
Brownsville, TX 955 Minnesota Ave. Brownsville, TX
(956) 541-5560 Brownsville, TX (956) 548-1313
(956) 541-8585
Brownsville Museum of Fine Art Isla Grand Beach Resort
660 E. Ringgold St. Costumes of the Americas 500 Padre Blvd.
Brownsville, TX 501 E. Ringgold St # 5 South Padre Island, TX
(956) 542-0941 Brownsville, TX (956) 761-6511
(956) 547-6890
Brownsville Public Library Laguna Atascosa Wildlife Refuge
2600 Central Blvd. Dean Porter Park 22688 Buena Vista Blvd.
Brownsville, TX 501 E. Ringgold St. Los Fresnos, TX
(956) 548-1055 Brownsville, TX (956) 748-3607
(956) 542-2064
Camille Lightner Playhouse Laguna Vista Public Library
1 Dean Porter Park Dr. Galaxy Bowling Center 1300 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX 3451 Pablo Kisel Blvd. Laguna Vista, TX
(956) 542-8900 Brownsville, TX (956) 943-7155
(956) 350-5252
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Entertainment & Fun

Little Graceland Port Isabel Library SPI Dolphin Docks Inc.
701 W. Ocean Blvd. 213 N.Yturria St. 510 E. Queen Isabella Blvd.
Los Fresnos, TX Port Isabel, TX Port Isabel, TX
(956) 233-5482 (956) 943-2265 (956) 943-3185

Market Square Research Center Port Isabel Lighthouse Stillman House Museum
1150 Market Square St. 421 E. Queen Isabella Blvd. 1325 E. Washington St.
Brownsville, TX Port Isabel,TX Brownsville, TX
(956) 546-4242 (956) 943-2262 (956) 541-5560

Oliveira Library Resaca De La Palma State Park & Washington Park
80 Fort Brown St. World Birding Center E. 7th St. & E. Madison St.
Brownsville, TX 1000 New Carmen Ave. Brownsville, TX
(956) 882-8223 Brownsville, TX (956) 542-2064
(956) 350-2920
Palms on the Beach WindWater Hotel & Resort
3616 Gulf Blvd. Ringgold Civic Pavilion 5701 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 501 E. Ringgold St. South Padre Island, TX
(956) 761-1316 Brownsville, TX (877) 747-8713
(956) 547-6850
Palo Alto Battlefield National For more information and
Historical Park Sabal Palm Sanctuary additional listings please visit:
7200 Paredes Line Rd. 8400 Southmost Rd. www.co.cameron.tx.u
Brownsville, TX Brownsville, TX www.brownsville.org
(956) 541-2785 (956) 541-8034

Peninsula Island Resort & Spa San Benito Library
340 Padre Blvd. 101 W. Rose St.
South Padre Island, TX San Benito, TX
(956) 761-2514 (956) 361-3860

Port Isabel Historical Museum Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark
317 E. Railroad Ave. 33261 State Park Rd. 100
Port Isabel, TX South Padre Island, TX
(956) 943-7061 (956) 772-7873

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