What happened: According to Channel 5 news report, SPI resident Nathan Hubble noticed this receipt to Isla Blanca Park did not match the receipt. A former parks employee spoke anonymously to Channel 5 and said, "It's been an issue since prices at the park increased back in 2019."

Why it matters: The former ticket clerk reported that they were instructed by co-workers to "make a $10 transaction, followed by a separate $2 transaction so the cash would reflect in the books."

Hubble noted that it would be an issue if he wanted a refund.

According to the Channel 5 article, this is not the first time this event has occurred. In 2012, before a proper accounting system was implemented, a Brownsville man was arrested after "being accused of embezzling nearly $2,200 while working at the park's gates." Soon after, the Parks revenue increased to nearly $2.5 million.

What now: An extra $2 per ticket unaccounted for with over one million visitors could amount to $2 million in County funds missing from the books. This morning Cameron County Parks Director Joe Vega released a statement explaining to the public that the department is working on a solution. (See statement below.)