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Cameron County Commissioners to consider raising county beach park access and RV site fees
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk Lauren Sierra , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Currently, a day pass for these parks costs $12.
Cameron County commissioners are set to discuss a potential change in fees for beach park access. The proposal, which will be considered at a meeting next week, may affect the cost of visiting Cameron County beach parks on South Padre Island. Currently, a day pass for these parks costs $12.
However, details about the proposed new fee schedule are not available. Further information about the potential changes can be found through ValleyCentral, the local news source reporting on this development.
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Category: government Published: July 31, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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