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Friday, May 03, 2013  Strong northern winds have prompted authorities to temporarily shut down two popular beaches on South Padre Island.

Friday, May 03, 2013  A Harlingen police officer has been fired less than a month after being indicted for a Spring Break rape on South Padre Island.

Friday, May 03, 2013  This coming weekend at the South Padre Island, there will be a knock-out boxing event for you to attend.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Authorities have evacuated a rehabilitation clinic on South Padre Island following reports of a gas leak.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A turn of events for a South Padre Island Official, convicted of negligent homicide in the death of a motorcyclist.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Authorities have shut down several beaches in Cameron County following a cold front that created strong rip currents and extremely high tides.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The family of a Schlitterbahn lifeguard killed by a wave generator at the park are taking the second steps in filing a lawsuit.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  A man was charged with Evading Arrest by South Padre Island police after he ran away from three officers.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Officials are investigating the death of a sea turtle whose body was found on the northern shores of South Padre Island.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Authorities are investigating a four-car wreck that slowed holiday traffic on the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  A Los Fresnos high school student has passed away in a hospital almost two weeks after being injured in a DWI wreck on South Padre Island.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A South Padre Island official was sentenced on Wednesday, two years after killing a Winter Texan on his motorcycle.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Authorities have confirmed that almost two dozen Spring Breakers were hospitalized last week after drinking a life-threatening cocktail made up of cocaine, bath salts and ecstasy.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Despite the multiple arrests made throughout the holiday week, Spring Breakers say they will keep returning to the island.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  An evening out at the beach ended with several people being airlifted following a DWI wreck on South Padre Island.