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Monday, February 25, 2013  Young college students having the time of their lives along the beaches of South Padre Island, is the highlight of a Coca-Cola Beach promotional video. Many college students consider it the place to be during Spring Break.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Cameron County is hoping that the land past beach access 6 gets sold and developed.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Authorities are investigating the death of a man whose body was found on a South Padre Island beach.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  South Padre Island officials said Tuesday that business is booming on the tourist town, and they expect nothing less for the 4th of July holiday. Mayor Robert Pinkerton said at least 45,000 vehicles cross the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway to get to the Island.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  In just a few days, a sign at the entrance gate of Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island warning beach goers about no lifeguards on site, will need to be replaced.

Monday, March 19, 2012  Cameron County crews spent Monday picking up large amounts of trash left behind by visiting Spring Breakers.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  South Padre Island beachgoers told Action 4 News that they want lifeguards on duty to help swimmers in distress.

Monday, February 14, 2011  A Winter Texan issued a Call 4 Action after visiting Boca Chica Beach only to find it littered with trash and seaweed.

Thursday, July 01, 2010  With the remnants of Hurricane Alex in the mountains of northeastern Mexico, Cameron County offiicials have reopened all beaches and some county parks on South Padre Island.