Residents in Banquete say they’re tired of seeing trash and tires scattered along their streets — and community leaders are stepping in to do something about it.
Banquete ISD Superintendent Adriana Tagle says the lack of a city government leaves residents without some basic services.
“Since Banquete does not have a municipality, we often don’t have access to resources like taking your trash out to the city dump at no cost,” Tagle explained.
711 tires gone: Banquete fights back against illegal dumping
That gap in services has made Banquete and other parts of western Nueces County hotspots for illegal dumping, according to County Commissioner Mike Pusley…