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Beryl makes landfall in Matagorda County
Hurricane Beryl has made landfall in Matagorda County, just south of Bay City, at about 4 a.m., and it's now starting to weaken. It moved ashore as a Category 1 hurricane with wind gusts approaching 80 mph. The Bolivar Peninsula has already picked up a gust of 53 mph. We'll...
Texas' coastal emergency leaders on preparing for Beryl: 'We've got to be ready'
Texas' coastal communities are preparing for what Beryl could bring early next week.EMERGENCY LEADERS IN TEXAS' COASTAL COMMUNITIES ON HIGH ALERTThe storm that could soon to be crashing into Texas' coast has emergency leaders on high alert."We have plans in place and we've already activated those preparation plans," Galveston emergency management coordinator Bryon Frankland said.Frankland said as of right now the island is expecting some impacts from Beryl."We will see strong rip currents along the Texas coast pretty much from Galveston down to Brownsville," Frankland explained. "Storm surge will be a factor all along the coast, low lying areas."IMPACTS ARE...
Matagorda County issues voluntary evacuation amid Hurricane Watch
MATAGORDA COUNTY, Texas - Matagorda County has announced a voluntary evacuation for its coastal regions on Friday. The notice is effective immediately and includes the areas of Sargent, Matagorda, and the waterfront of the City of Palacios. The voluntary evacuation decision follows the Hurricane and Storm Surge Watch issued from the mouth of the Rio Grande to Sargent, Texas.
Voluntary evacuations issued for coastal areas of Matagorda County ahead of Beryl’s landfall in Texas
Voluntary evacuations have been issued for the coastal areas of Matagorda County ahead of Hurricane Beryl’s landfall in Texas, according to the Matagorda County Emergency Operation Center. The voluntary evacuations go into effect immediately. This also includes Sargent, Matagorda, and along the waterfront of The City of Palacios. The...
Beryl forces Matagorda County to call for voluntary evacuation of coastal communities
MATAGORDA COUNTY, Texas — Matagorda County emergency officials called for a voluntary evacuation on Friday night for those living on and visiting areas along the coast, including residents in Sargent, Matagorda and Palacios. As of Friday night, the areas were under a Hurricane Watch and a Storm Surge Watch.
Matagorda county issues voluntary evacuation order
Matagorda County has issued a voluntary evacuation for the coastal areas of the County, according to a news release from the Matagorda County Emergency Operations Center. The voluntary evacuation includes the areas of Sargent, Matagorda and along the waterfront of the city of Palacios. The voluntary evacuation order was given due to a hurricane and storm surge watch being extended from the mouth of the Rio Grande to Sargent Texas.
How to watch ABC13: Over 750k without power as Hurricane Beryl moves through southeast Texas
abc13.com – KTRK – 2024-07-08 06:40:54 SUMMARY: Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Matagorda County, Texas, causing widespread power outages across southeast Texas, including Galveston. As of 6:40 a.m., nearly one million customers were without power, with numbers expected to grow. For continuous updates and live streaming, viewers can access ABC13 on various platforms such as […] The post How to watch ABC13: Over 750k without power as Hurricane Beryl moves through southeast Texas appeared first on Galveston Trending News. Related posts: Texas A&M University hires former defensive coordinator and Duke football coach Mike Elko as head coach after firing Jimbo Fisher Russian court extends detention of WSJ journalist Gershkovich – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Supreme Court hears challenges to Texas, Florida social media regulations – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
LCRA renews calls for conservation as drought continues
LCRA renews calls for conservation as drought continues Special To The Highlander Fri, 07/05/2024 - 03:32 Image Although levels have increased, several areas along the Colorado River, including Lake Travis, remain well below full. Although levels have increased, several areas along the Colorado River,...
Evacuation orders issued for parts of Matagorda County, Brazoria County, and Galveston ahead of storm’s anticipated arrival
abc13.com – Miya Shay – 2024-07-07 10:32:05 SUMMARY: Several counties in southeast Texas have issued evacuation orders ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl's expected arrival on Monday. Brazoria County mandated evacuation for Quintana and voluntary evacuation for low-lying areas south of the Intracoastal Canal. Matagorda County and certain areas in Galveston also have voluntary evacuations. Residents […] The post Evacuation orders issued for parts of Matagorda County, Brazoria County, and Galveston ahead of storm’s anticipated arrival appeared first on Galveston Trending News. Related posts: Legal Battle Within the Texas State Historical Association Galveston County Jail death: Brittany Anderson dies at UTMB after jailers find her unresponsive in padded cell Harris County Judge Frank Aguilar suspended with pay after Galveston assault charge
Tropical Storm Beryl: Mandatory evacuation orders issued in parts of Texas
www.youtube.com – FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth – 2024-07-06 21:51:52 SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Barrel is forecasted to become a hurricane before hitting the Texas coast. Residents and officials are preparing through evacuations and securing properties. Acting Governor Dan Patrick expanded the disaster declaration to 121 counties, including parts of North Texas. In Matagorda County, voluntary evacuations […] The post Tropical Storm Beryl: Mandatory evacuation orders issued in parts of Texas appeared first on Galveston Trending News. Related posts: New cafe in Katy helps rescue cats find forever homes HPD officers shoot, kill man wanted for recent threats to local adult store Raising a child with autism
Texas’ coastal emergency leaders watching Beryl closely in anticipation of tropical storm hitting Texas coast
abc13.com – Nick Natario – 2024-07-05 18:40:30 SUMMARY: Coastal communities in Texas, particularly Galveston and Matagorda County, are preparing for the impacts of Tropical Storm Beryl, expected early next week. Emergency leaders have activated preparation plans, anticipating strong rip currents, storm surges, flooding, and potential power outages. Despite not expecting an evacuation order, residents and […] The post Texas’ coastal emergency leaders watching Beryl closely in anticipation of tropical storm hitting Texas coast appeared first on Galveston Trending News. Related posts: Fort Worth burger joint debuts El Bombi Burger – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Details on UN employees Israel says took part in Hamas attack – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth ‘We wasted 45 minutes:’ Austin FC’s slow start dooms season opener in 2-1 loss to Minnesota United
Matagorda County Emergency Operations Center is on standby regarding Hurricane Beryl
Matagorda County advises residents in Sargent, Matagorda and Palacios to plan now for road closures as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in northern Mexico, according to a news release from Matagorda County Emergency Operations Center. Matagorda County Judge Bobby Seiferman has placed the Matagorda County Emergency Operation Center on standby. Throughout...
Travis Newman Joins Access Care of Coastal Texas to Empower Clients Living with HIV
Having lived with HIV for 20 years, Travis Newman knew he wanted to give back to the community by doing all he could to help fight the stigma against people who are HIV-positive. So when the chance to get involved with Access Care of Coastal Texas (ACCT) presented itself, Newman jumped at the opportunity.
Matagorda County road closing after left with 'huge holes' due to Tropical Storm Alberto: Officials
Damage from Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of this hurricane season, led to the closure of a popular Matagorda County road.Last Friday, county officials said the United States Corp of Engineers' West Revetment Road, along the revetment wall and west of FM 457, in Sargent, Texas, would close immediately."The storm has undermined the road and left huge holes all along the road," county officials said in a release after an inspection was done due to the storm.The road is the public's only access to a public boat ramp.RELATED: Clear Lake Shores residents struggle with coastal flooding from Tropical...
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