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Wednesday, November 28, 2012  This year Cameron County set new heights in voting numbers on Election Day, and yet some races were won but just a few votes.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Cameron County elections officials knew they'd have to wait until Tuesday to count mail-in votes and provisional votes, since the law requires the department to allow a waiting period of five days after Election Day, for the votes to arrive.

Friday, September 14, 2012  Clues left behind in bags of trash led authorities investigating an illegal dumping incident to a Laguna Heights mother and her boyfriend.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  The sunny beaches of South Padre Island are the perfect destination for Spring Breakers from as far as Indiana. They said they're far enough from home, but without having to cross into Mexico.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  Authorities have identified a man who reportedly left a grenade and a warning taped outside an RV on South Padre Island.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  Authorities are investigating how a $12,000 to $15,000 dollars worth of cocaine ended up inside a trashcan at South Isla Blanca Park.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  South Padre Island’s Beach Access 6 has been reopened after greandes and a warning were left taped to an RV.

Monday, May 23, 2011  A deputy constable who spotted three men allegedly puffing on a marijuana cigarette on a South Padre Island beach help authorities catch a man wanted for cattle rustling.

Sunday, May 01, 2011  Authorities reported that they have found a third body in a South Padre Island drowning case involving three members of the same family.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  The U.S. Coast Guard hovered in the sky and seas, while constables combed the beach Thursday looking for two Brownsville brothers who went missing off South Padre Island.

Thursday, April 21, 2011  A teenager is behind bars following an arrest for marijuana where he fought with deputies and allegedly had be maced twice to be put under control.

Monday, March 28, 2011  Authorities have identified the suspect in a fatal DWI wreck on South Padre Island that left a 3-year-old girl dead.

Saturday, March 26, 2011  The Department of Public Safety reports a 4-year-old girl is dead after a roll over accident on South Padre Island around 1:30 Saturday afternoon.

Friday, January 28, 2011  A Brownsville man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly took his 9-year-old daughter along for the ride during a chase.

Friday, January 07, 2011  The third body in a week's time has washed up on South Padre Island but officials report more people remain missing weeks after three boating accidents near Playa Bagdad.