Cameron County announces five beach closures

CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. ordered the temporary closure of five Cameron County Beaches.

Effective at 8 a.m. Sunday, the county beaches will be temporarily closed until further notice all incoming vehicular and pedestrian traffic due to Tropical Storm Beryl.

The following Cameron County Beaches are closed until further notice:

• Boca Chica Beach
• County Beach Access No.3
• County Beach Access No.4
• County Beach Access No. 5/E.K. Atwood Park Pavilion
• County Beach Access No. 6

Cameron County beach access areas on South Padre Island such as Isla Blanca Park and Andy Bowie County Park will remain until further notice.

Cameron County officials advise visitors to be cautious when going to the beach and be aware of the Flag Advisory System.