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Texas braces for Beryl impact as storm bears down
July 7 (UPI) -- Much of south Texas is under voluntary evacuation orders as authorities prepare for Beryl to hit the Lone Star State as a hurricane on Monday. Tropical Storm Beryl is barreling toward south Texas and is expected to make landfall in Matagorda Bay, about 100 miles southwest of Houston, early Monday as a Category 1 hurricane, authorities said Sunday.
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.
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,...
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...
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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