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‘We were so exhausted:’ Couple survives 36 hours at sea after current carries them while scuba diving near Matagorda
Read full article: ‘We were so exhausted:’ Couple survives 36 hours at sea after current carries them while scuba diving near MatagordaA couple from Oklahoma survived two nights and nearly two days bobbing in the Gulf of Mexico last week.
‘I don’t know how safe it is:’ Residents return to where Beryl made landfall in Matagorda
Read full article: ‘I don’t know how safe it is:’ Residents return to where Beryl made landfall in MatagordaResidents are slowly making their way back to Matagorda, Texas after Hurricane Beryl delivered a blow to the small coastal community.
WATCH: Nature’s beauty returns to Matagorda 24 hours after Hurricane Beryl wreaks havoc
Read full article: WATCH: Nature’s beauty returns to Matagorda 24 hours after Hurricane Beryl wreaks havocJust 24 hours after Hurricane Beryl delivered a wallop to Matagorda Beach, nature has returned like nothing ever happened.
Bye bye Beryl: Beryl moves out, but rain chances will persist for the next few days in Houston
Read full article: Bye bye Beryl: Beryl moves out, but rain chances will persist for the next few days in HoustonHurricane Beryl made landfall early Monday morning near Matagorda, bringing destructive winds, storm surge, flooding rains and isolated tornadoes to southeast Texas.
CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Heat and a hurricane descend on the U.S., other wild weather around the world
Read full article: CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Heat and a hurricane descend on the U.S., other wild weather around the worldAs Hurricane Beryl batters Texas, the world is set for another week of wild weather as human-caused climate change makes extremes like these more likely.
How reporters, photographers plan ahead to stay safe while covering hurricanes
Read full article: How reporters, photographers plan ahead to stay safe while covering hurricanesAs Hurricane Beryl approaches the Texas Coast, communities are preparing for its powerful winds and heavy rains. With expected landfall near Matagorda around 2 a.m. Monday, areas like Galveston, Houston, and Katy will experience significant impact. Our reporter Gage Goulding is on the ground, ensuring you get the latest updates despite the challenging conditions. Stay safe and stay informed.
Running out of time and supplies. Beryl making final approach to Texas Gulf Coast
Read full article: Running out of time and supplies. Beryl making final approach to Texas Gulf CoastSunday is the final day to make any preparations ahead of what is forecast to be a third and final landfall from Hurricane Beryl along the Texas Gulf Coast.
Body of central Texas student recovered after deadly boat crash on Colorado River
Read full article: Body of central Texas student recovered after deadly boat crash on Colorado RiverThe body of Jacob Langley, the central Texas student who went missing in the Colorado River near Matagorda on Saturday, was discovered Monday evening, according to Tim Miller with Texas Equusearch.
Texas explains requirements after social media posts suggest vaccine was open to all
Read full article: Texas explains requirements after social media posts suggest vaccine was open to allHOUSTON – Despite some social media posts, the Texas Division of Emergency Management said certain COVID-19 vaccination events in Liberty and Matagorda counties will not be open to almost anyone. The doses initially went to folks who are homebound, as well as those 65 and older, said TDEM spokesman Seth Christensen. People ages 50 to 64 are part of group 1C in Texas, which is open for vaccination. Also on Thursday, a post on the Matagorda County Emergency Operation Center’s Facebook page discussed a vaccination event at the county fairgrounds scheduled for Thursday and Friday. Christensen said nothing has changed in terms of which population groups have been approved to receive the vaccine.
Warm weather heading into the weekend
Read full article: Warm weather heading into the weekendWinds are turning back onshore and with a southeast breeze moisture is slowly and surely returning to Southeast Texas. Expect a warm and slightly more humid Thursday afternoon. Thursday AfternoonWith more moisture in place patchy fog could be an issue for the Friday morning commute as well as our weekend mornings. Fog Friday MorningThis surge of moisture and unseasonably warm weather is ahead of a couple cold fronts on the way. The second front next Tuesday will cut temperatures slightly returning seasonable weather, afternoon temperatures in the low 70s, back to Houston for Thanksgiving.
5 wonderful, less well-known beaches in the Houston area you should get out and discover
Read full article: 5 wonderful, less well-known beaches in the Houston area you should get out and discoverCheck out the list below and get to know the lesser known beaches that are just a drive away from Houston. Surfside BeachDistance from Houston: 67.1 milesThe big advantage between Galveston’s beaches and Surfside Beach is the free parking. It is also not overrun by tourists and you can see mostly local action on the shores, according to Only In Your State. Terramar BeachDistance from Houston: 66 milesTerramar Beach is a small Galveston community that allows the public to access their beaches, located 17 miles from 61st Street. Know of any other less known beaches that are worth the drive from Houston?
These are the Texas beaches closed to the public because of coronavirus concerns
Read full article: These are the Texas beaches closed to the public because of coronavirus concernsWith stay-at-home protocols in place for most of Texas, residents in need of fresh air flock to beaches only to find them closed due to coronavirus concerns. Other beaches followed suit with Galveston to block off beach access to the public. List of beaches closed in TexasGalvestonGalveston’s public beaches are closed from March 29 - Apr. BrownsvilleEddie Trevino Jr., Cameron County Judge issued a public service announcement on their response to COVID-19, which includes the closure of all beaches and parks in the Brownsville area. MatagordaAccording to Matagorda County, all beach access points are closed effective March 23, with no end date.