Rio Grande Guardian
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Tributes are pouring in for Carlos Humberto Cascos, the former Cameron County Judge and Texas Secretary of State, who has passed away at the age of 71.
According to NewsTalk 710 KURV, Cascos suffered a heart attack Wednesday night on South Padre Island while driving home after a conference. He crashed into a parked vehicle, was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. (First accounts said his vehicle had ended up hitting a building.)
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Tributes are pouring in for Carlos Humberto Cascos, the former Cameron County Judge and Texas Secretary of State, who has passed away at the age of 71.
According to NewsTalk 710 KURV, Cascos suffered a heart attack Wednesday night on South Padre Island while driving home after a conference. He crashed into a parked vehicle, was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. (First accounts said his vehicle had ended up hitting a building.)
Cascos was 71. Justice of the Peace Linda Salazar pronounced him dead at 9:15 p.m.
Here are some of the tributes:
Trey Mendez, former Brownsville mayor:
“It was heartbreaking to hear about the tragic passing of Carlos Cascos last night. Carlos was not only a friend, but he was my accountant and next door neighbor for 15 years. Carlos will forever be remembered as an honorable and well respected leader, serving as County Commissioner, County Judge and Secretary of State.
Here are some of the tributes:
Trey Mendez, former Brownsville mayor:
“It was heartbreaking to hear about the tragic passing of Carlos Cascos last night. Carlos was not only a friend, but he was my accountant and next door neighbor for 15 years. Carlos will forever be remembered as an honorable and well respected leader, serving as County Commissioner, County Judge and Secretary of State.
"Carlos was always willing to give advice and was a strong supporter. When I was re-elected to the Board at Texas Southmost College, Carlos swore me in. A great life cut short. I will always remember the conversations outside our garages, great times at his home and his old Ford Bronco. Condolences to his wife, Candy, his wonderful daughters, Andrea and Cassandra, and his sister, Gloria.”
City of Brownsville:
“The City of Brownsville sends its heartfelt condolences to the family of former Cameron County Judge Carlos H. Cascos.
Judge Cascos served as Cameron County Judge from 2007 to 2014, a period during which he made significant contributions to the community. Judge Cascos also served as Cameron County Commissioner from 1991 through 2002. His dedication to public service extended beyond his role as a judge. From 2015 to 2017, he served as the 110th Texas Secretary of State following his appointment by Governor Greg Abbott, and he was also appointed to the Texas Public Safety Commission by former Governor Rick Perry.
In addition to his prominent roles at the county and state levels, Judge Cascos made substantial contributions to the City of Brownsville. He was appointed to the City of Brownsville Charter Review Committee on December 3, 2019, and was reappointed on October 24, 2022. His work on this committee was instrumental in guiding the city’s governance and policies, he will be dearly missed.”
Tino Villarreal, Brownsville City Commissioner:
“I am saddened to hear of the recent passing of a family friend Carlos Cascos. An amazing father, husband and brother to his family. My condolences to Candy, Andrea and Cassandra and his sister Gloria Rico. I am here for you… Rest in peace.”
Richard Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge:
“I am shocked and saddened by the news of the passing of dear friend Carlos Cascos. As a former Cameron County Judge, a former Cameron County Commissioner, and a former Texas Secretary of State, Carlos embodied public service and served faithfully not only the people of Cameron County but the Rio Grande Valley and the State of Texas as well. Hidalgo County sends its prayers to Carlos’s family.”
Henry Cuellar, U.S. Representative:
“I’m saddened to hear that Carlos Cascos has passed away. He and I were both Texas Secretaries of State. May Carlos rest in peace. He will forever be remembered as a selfless public servant. Carlos and his family are in my prayers.
Francisco Galvan, former economic development director for the state of Tamaulipas:
“With sadness this morning I learned of the death of my friend Carlos Cascos, who I knew for many years – ever since the beginning of his profession as comptroller for the John Deere dealership in Brownsville. And, later, during his service as Cameron County Judge and then as Secretary of State for Texas. My condolences to his family. Rest In Peace, my friend Carlos.
Norma Sepulveda, Harlingen Mayor:
“I’m deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Carlos Cascos. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Carlos.”
Link to The Guardian; https://riograndeguardian.com/tributes-pour-in-for-former-cameron-county-judge-and-texas-secretary-of-state-carlos-cascos/
City of Brownsville:
“The City of Brownsville sends its heartfelt condolences to the family of former Cameron County Judge Carlos H. Cascos.
Judge Cascos served as Cameron County Judge from 2007 to 2014, a period during which he made significant contributions to the community. Judge Cascos also served as Cameron County Commissioner from 1991 through 2002. His dedication to public service extended beyond his role as a judge. From 2015 to 2017, he served as the 110th Texas Secretary of State following his appointment by Governor Greg Abbott, and he was also appointed to the Texas Public Safety Commission by former Governor Rick Perry.
In addition to his prominent roles at the county and state levels, Judge Cascos made substantial contributions to the City of Brownsville. He was appointed to the City of Brownsville Charter Review Committee on December 3, 2019, and was reappointed on October 24, 2022. His work on this committee was instrumental in guiding the city’s governance and policies, he will be dearly missed.”
Tino Villarreal, Brownsville City Commissioner:
“I am saddened to hear of the recent passing of a family friend Carlos Cascos. An amazing father, husband and brother to his family. My condolences to Candy, Andrea and Cassandra and his sister Gloria Rico. I am here for you… Rest in peace.”
Richard Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge:
“I am shocked and saddened by the news of the passing of dear friend Carlos Cascos. As a former Cameron County Judge, a former Cameron County Commissioner, and a former Texas Secretary of State, Carlos embodied public service and served faithfully not only the people of Cameron County but the Rio Grande Valley and the State of Texas as well. Hidalgo County sends its prayers to Carlos’s family.”
Henry Cuellar, U.S. Representative:
“I’m saddened to hear that Carlos Cascos has passed away. He and I were both Texas Secretaries of State. May Carlos rest in peace. He will forever be remembered as a selfless public servant. Carlos and his family are in my prayers.
Francisco Galvan, former economic development director for the state of Tamaulipas:
“With sadness this morning I learned of the death of my friend Carlos Cascos, who I knew for many years – ever since the beginning of his profession as comptroller for the John Deere dealership in Brownsville. And, later, during his service as Cameron County Judge and then as Secretary of State for Texas. My condolences to his family. Rest In Peace, my friend Carlos.
Norma Sepulveda, Harlingen Mayor:
“I’m deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Carlos Cascos. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Carlos.”
Link to The Guardian; https://riograndeguardian.com/tributes-pour-in-for-former-cameron-county-judge-and-texas-secretary-of-state-carlos-cascos/
22 comments:
Juan, why don't you take a drive over to the island? ja ja ja aj aja ja ja
Eldelasprietas
Puro pinche crickets from Montoya concerning last night 2024 debacle... I mean debate! Hahahahahaha! All you pinche idiotas who bashed Trump should now STFU! Especially Montoya y eso guey transgender dumpster rata!!! I don't want to hear anymore from you idiotas Demoncrats that pudding brain Biden is mentally capable of doing 4 more years...because last night he looked like he has days before he expires! Hahahahahaha! Trump se cogio a Biden bien gacho! Hahahahahaha! You hear crickets from ese pinche pendejo who likes calling Trump Trumputo! Hahahahahaha
June 28, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Trump se cogio a Biden bien gacho.
Are you the kind of person that likes this behavior. Shame on you.
Abusers, bullies, evil and mentally deranged do this king of things:
Some abuse children, others abuse ladies and others abuse elderly people.
Do not laugh about this type of behavior.
Trump has abused many young, powerless, women....do you approve of that too.
So sad to read there are no good people in Brownsville. Most of the listed people in your article are awful, horrible, negative people that have hurt Brownsville.
Linda Salazar did a good thing for Carlos Cascos in his hour of need.
Thank you to all those first responders (ambulance, fire fighters, hospital staff and doctors) that helped Carlos Cascos. He would have done the same thing for you.
Carlos Cascos was a honorable gentleman that believed the chief law of the people is the good of the people.
-John Shergold
June 28, 2024 at 10:54 AM
If you believed the whoppers que se hecho Trumputo the only ones Trumputo screws are people like you. Trumputo is old and deranged.
Hahaha! You ate Trumputo's shit and think he won.
The truth is that we are in a position where
we are all losers. The difference between you and Biden is that he is still fighting the good fight y tu nomas se la mamas a Trumputo.
BTW if you think other countries respect Trumputo you are wrong. All you have to do is remember the flying in diapers baby cagon Trumputo. Don't forget world leaders standing in circles making fun of Trumputo. I just gave you some good research themes.
The only good Republican at the local level.
May he REST IN PEACE
Man, who's next to die?
My predictions:
1.) El Jerry McHale
2.) Tony Zavaleta
3.) Pat Ahumada
4.) Jim Barton
5.) Juan Montoya
6.) Ralph Cowen
7.) Erasmo Castro
8.) Minerva Pena
9.) Conrado Cantu
10.) Phil Cowen
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someone check on valadez. his lifeline died.
June 28, 2024 at 6:23 PM
We may want for Erasmo to be pushing daisies but he is only in his mid to late 50s.
However, with the passing of Neece and noe of Cascos it does appear like it the end of an era is eminent.
Almost all Trump's claims during the debate were false, this proves over and over the liar that he is. For one, hi baseless claim that Nancy Pelosi refused to accept 10,000 national guards troops during his own attack on the Capitol are simple false. Second, he keeps claiming that the 2020 election was rigged, dosen't he remembered his own words to Georgia's election officials to "Find me 11k votes " Trump was caught red-handed trying to cheat as he is usual,another false claim. And third, his absurd claim that millions of illegal immigrants are getting social security benefits are unfounded. And the list of lies can go on and on. I'd run out of space if I write half of his Neverending lies.
June 28, 2024 at 5:58 PM
UNBIEVEABLE ONLY TRES 3 THREE WHITES? PINCHE COCO MAMON PUT MORE WHITES ON DA LIST JOTO!!!! most whites here are old and ready for the Furness!!! bond fire anyone???
PINCHE MARICON!!
June 28, 2024 at 10:54 AM
ese idiota must have run out of garbage food at the central library dumpster. Pinche jota, and she/he is desperate. Would you like some milk I can sent over some baby bottles with lechita inside, but the chupetones are big like the ones you love mamon. Tu y trumputo make a great transgender couple par de jotitas tas tas tas!!! hahahahaha!
Very interesting that you don't really know the REAL Cascos!
@10:16 I rattled your cage pinche half coco transgender dumpster rata so you would come out from hiding por vergüenza porque Trump se cogio a tu cerebro de atole Biden! Hahahahahaha! You just don't like Trump because when he's President, he won't allow you to compete in women's sports! Hahahahahaha!
The answer to who is next: (1) Zavaleta (2) steve Guerra (3) tie McHale/Phil Cowen
2:05pm
a few know who the real carlos was.
June 30, 2024 at 10:49 PM
ese pendejo maricon that lives at the central library in a dumpster and eats out of open cans like they are chupaletas (lengua larga mamon) that's who's next, VAMONOS PAL ROSE LAWN pero en el diche PENDEJO... Hahahahaha!
elected RATA official or not VAMONOS PAL POSO IDIOTA!!!
June 28, 2024 at 9:34 AM
very funny, now ask of someone will lower the flag and which flag?
June 28, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Zavapatas should be number UNO, his clothes are all wrinkle like he was in a closed box...
some how he escaped out of the box next time use screws not nails...
Has anybody seen a debit flag before or after? I just saw one over at the rose lawn place. Pobresito I think he used to drive a really really big truck and was on section ocho programs.
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