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• High tides cause closure of 3 Cameron county beaches Play Video

  March 16, 2026 2:20 PM

  UPDATE: On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño announced the beaches reopened. Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño has ordered the temporary closure of several county beach accesses at South Padre Island. The closures would be effective Monday until further notice, according to a news release.... more »

• Crowd gathers at Isla Blanca Park for 11th Starship launch Play Video

  October 13, 2025 8:15 PM

  A crowd of people gathered along the jetties at Isla Blanca Park in the hopes of getting one of the best views of Starship’s 11th test launch. Crowds began forming early Monday to witness the launch. Many traveled from Austin and San Antonio, and even as far as Oklahoma... more »

• 'Never seen anything like that:' Reactions to Starship's 10th launch Play Video

  August 26, 2025 10:53 PM

  Tuesday’s 10th launch of SpaceX’s Starship rocket is a moment 89-year-old Bill McCarley said he can finally scratch off of his bucket list. “It was just one of the things I hadn't seen before, and I wanted to get it in,” McCarley said. McCarley traveled over 600 miles... more »

• 'It was disappointing:' Crowd reacts after SpaceX scrubs 10th Starship launch – again Play Video

  August 25, 2025 11:09 PM

  SpaceX canceled the Monday launch of their Starship rocket due to weather. Monday's flight would've been Starship's 10th launch from Boca Chica. A crowd of dozens of people arrived at Isla Blanca Park to view the launch. Many of them said they are looking forward to SpaceX trying again,... more »

• Spectators disappointed after SpaceX cancels launch at Boca Chica Play Video

  August 25, 2025 10:51 AM

  The cancelled launch of the Starship rocket at Boca Chica left a lot of people disappointed on Sunday. Excitement quickly turned into disappointment at Isla Blanca Park "We got close, but they had to scrub it," Edinburg resident Victor Garza said. With about an hour left, SpaceX... more »

• Cameron County to review lease agreement with Chapel by the Sea Play Video

  July 8, 2025 9:48 AM

  A lease agreement between a church that has hosted lots of South Padre Island weddings over the years and Cameron County is stirring some confusion. "We apologize for the misunderstandings or the concerns that had been raised for the immediate closure of the Chapel By The Sea, that was... more »

• Texas Game Wardens ensuring boaters are staying safe on the water at South Padre Island Play Video

  July 4, 2025 6:26 PM

  Out in the waters, Texas Game Wardens and other authorities are making sure boaters are staying safe. A Channel 5 News crew went on a ride-along with the wardens for about two hours and came across four different groups of boaters. Game wardens are making sure people are... more »

• Cameron County Beach Patrol enhancing their presence during Fourth of July weekend Play Video

  July 4, 2025 6:18 PM

  A lot of people were at South Padre Island for the 4th of July, and crowds are expected to continue into the weekend. There is a yellow flag warning on the beach, meaning surf and currents are moderate. Beach patrol advises beach goers to be alert and careful. ... more »

• Autoridades advierten sobre los riesgos este 4 de julio en la Isla del Padre Sur Play Video

  July 3, 2025 5:29 PM

  Con las celebraciones del 4 de julio en todo el país, miles de personas visitarán la Isla del Padre Sur y particularmente el Parque Isla Blanca para celebrar el Día de la Independencia. Por este motivo, las autoridades locales hacen un llamado a tomar las precauciones durante este día... more »

• RV site at Isla Blanca Park to close for renovations Play Video

  May 29, 2025 9:29 PM

  Isla Blanca Park in South Padre Island is home to a beach access, jetties and an RV park. The RV park is a popular attraction that gets booked during the winter and summer seasons In October 2025, the RV side of the park will be closed for construction.... more »

• Cameron Co. Officials Approve Fee Increase for SPI Beaches Play Video

  September 24, 2019 6:20 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Starting next week, you’ll be paying more to go to a county beach. Cameron County commissioners approved the hike in beach user fees at Andy Bowie Park, Beach Access 3 and 6, E. K. Atwood and Isla Blanca parks. Cameron County Parks Director Joe... more »

• Park Rangers on Alert, Residents Advised to Take Precautions during Holidays

  December 18, 2018 6:16 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Cameron County park rangers say residents should take precautions to protect their property during the holidays. Park Ranger Police Chief Horacio Zamora says during this season they keep a watchful eye on parks like Isla Blanca Park. "The northern part of the beach is... more »

• Some RV Visitors at Isla Blanca Park Don’t Mind Rate Increases Play Video

  November 21, 2017 6:22 PM

  ISLA BLANCA – Sylvia and Charlie Simmonds leave Canada at the first sign of snow each year and make their way to South Padre Island to claim an RV spot at Isla Blanca Park. "You've got the Gulf here, you can open up your back window and you can see... more »

• Isla Blanca Residents’ Stay Uncertain During Park Renovations Play Video

  June 2, 2017 10:12 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Isla Blanca Park will soon undergo major renovations totaling about $20 million. That means some people who rent RV spaces won't get to reserve their usual spot as they have been doing for decades. Some people told CHANNEL 5 NEWS they stay at Isla Blanca for... more »