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• Some Valley residents confused as to which parks reopened after state announcement Play Video

  April 21, 2020 7:30 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott ordered the reopening of state parks, but some Rio Grande Valley residents are confused to what parks they're allowed to visit. People are looking to escape from their homes and get some fresh air during the lockdown. With a large amount of parks... more »

• Signs Installed in Harlingen to Bring Awareness to Food Allergies in Playgrounds Play Video

  January 8, 2020 6:56 PM

  HARLINGEN – The city of Harlingen installs signs to protect those with food allergies after a woman whose son suffers from a severe food allergy approached Parks and Recreation Director Javier Mendez about the idea last November. Later that month, the city began putting up the signs that read:... more »

• Proposition 5 Can Help Provide Funding on State Parks in the Valley Play Video

  October 28, 2019 5:24 PM

  WESLACO – State parks around Texas, including four in the Rio Grande Valley, could see steady funding but it's up to voters to decide next Tuesday. Proposition 5 is one of 10 proposals on the November 5 ballot. It would guarantee funding to state parks to help with park... 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 »

• State Parks to Waive Entrance Fees on Veteran's Day

  November 10, 2018 6:00 PM

  In honor of Veteran's Day, entrance fees to state parks will be waived across Texas on Sunday. In a statement, Rodney Franklin, the Interim Director for Texas Parks and Wildlife said: "Welcoming visitors to state parks for free on Sunday, is our way of saying thanks to those who have... more »

• Cameron Co. Park Officials Ask State for Funds to Stop Erosion Play Video

  June 1, 2017 6:22 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A popular Cameron County park for tourists and local fishermen is eroding. Local officials are asking the state for about half a million dollars to stop the damage About 20 feet of shoreline was lost in the past 20 years at Adolph Thomae County Park. Officials want to... more »

• Dozens of Street Lights Out in Areas of Hidalgo Co. Pct. 3 Play Video

  March 29, 2017 5:18 PM

  MISSION – Dozens of street lights in parts of Hidalgo County Precinct 3 are not working. One resident said she wants the lights fixed after noticing questionable activity happening on her property. Pat Longoria said four different groups of people crossing the border illegally have passed through her property that’s... more »