Matamoros, Tamaulipas
Yarrington was born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. He is married to Maria Antonieta Morales and has two children: María Antonieta and Tomás Antonio. In addition, during Yarrington's time as mayor of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, he developed a close friendship with George W. Bush, former governor of Texas and ex-president of the United States.