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• 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 »