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Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Authorities have reopened three local beaches now that high tides caused by a recent cold front have subsided.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Authorities have shut down three local beaches due to high tides caused by a cold front that blew through the Rio Grande Valley early Monday morning.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Beaches on the northern end of South Padre Island have been closed amid high tides and dangerous rip currents in the Gulf of Mexico.

Monday, September 03, 2012  Authorities said "quick thinking" helped save four people stranded in a sinking boat just east of South Padre Island.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Authorities have reopened beaches at all Cameron County parks now that waves from Hurricane Isaac have gone down.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Authorities are shutting down beaches at Cameron County parks as Hurricane Isaac kicks up waves in the Gulf of Mexico.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Tropical Storm Isaac is growing stronger in the Gulf of Mexico but also making an impact on coastal areas of the Rio Grande Valley.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  High tides and dangerous driving conditions have prompted authorities to shut down Beach Access 5 and 6 on South Padre Island.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  Authorities have reopened three beaches that had been closed over the Columbus Day Holiday.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  The crash of strong waves on South Padre Island Wednesday had one group of kids weary of the water.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  Cameron County officials have already closed Beach Access 5 and 6 as well as Andy Bowie Park on South Padre Island to traffic due to high surf conditions.

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

Saturday, March 12, 2011  A beautiful day in Honolulu ended with frightening news Thursday that a tsunami was headed toward Hawaii.