Several organizations took to social media Friday to issue reminders and warnings to those beginning their Spring Break, which runs March 12-16 in the Coastal Bend.
It's a time when Coastal Bend residents and visitors alike head to area beaches, plan trips and celebrate the time off.
It's also a time when police ramp up efforts to curb drunk driving, keep people out of unsafe situations, and manage an influx of heavy Padre Island traffic.
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The Corpus Christi Independent School District put a reminder out on Twitter that their campuses and district offices will be closed for Spring Break, and will reopen March 19.
The same goes for the Flour Bluff Independent School District.
College students like those at Texas A&M University-Kingsville received a similar reminder. Their residence halls closed Friday and will reopen March 18, the day before students head back to class.
Though classes will not be in session during Spring Break at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, they took to Twitter Friday to put out a reminder that the campus will remain open March 12-13.
The City of Corpus Christi is ready for Spring Break as well. They took to Twitter to suggest residents kick off their Spring Break with a free screening of The Legend of Billie Jean. It starts at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Cole Park Amphitheater.
There were Spring Break warnings as well.
The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi had a message for anyone planning a Spring Break camping trip: Keep an eye on the weather, and make sure someone knows about your plans.
The National Weather Service also had a warning about safety while swimming and the threat of rip currents.
The Texas Department of Transportation also had a warning for Spring Breakers: "Choose your wardrobe wisely," referring to an orange prison jumpsuit.
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