Holly Beach, Texas

Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
26°8′6″N 97°17′29″W / 26.13500°N 97.29139°W / 26.13500; -97.29139CountryUnited StatesStateTexasCountyCameronElevation
0 ft (0 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code956GNIS feature ID2034189[1]

Holly Beach is an unincorporated community in Cameron County, Texas, United States.[1] It is located within the Rio Grande Valley and the Brownsville-Harlingen metropolitan area.

History

Holly Beach was established sometime during the second half of the 20th century.[2]

Geography

Holly Beach is located north of Farm to Market Road 510, 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Brownsville and 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Port Isabel in eastern Cameron County.[2]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Holly Beach has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[3]

Education

Today, the community is served by the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District. Children in the community attend Palmer-Laakso Elementary School, Los Cuates Middle School, and Los Fresnos High School.

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Holly Beach, Texas
  2. ^ a b Holly Beach, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
  3. ^ Climate Summary for Holly Beach, Texas


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