MATAGORDA COUNTY – A tornado touched down in Sargent just before 6 p.m. Friday, county officials said. The tornado tore apart sheds, blew down fences and sent debris flying throughout the city.

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There ... KHOU 11: 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, ... Beryl forces Matagorda County to call for voluntary evacuation of coastal communities MATAGORDA COUNTY, Texas – Earlier on Sunday, Beryl was a tropical storm but was expected to strengthen into a hurricane before it made landfall along the Texas Gulf Coast between Sunday night and ... MATAGORDA COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Water levels were rising early Monday in low-lying areas of Matagorda County ahead of Tropical Storm Beta's landfall.

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Roads near Matagorda Bay were flooded, including ... Click2Houston: Matagorda County beaches are now open. Here’s what you need to know before you go. Matagorda County beaches are now open. Here’s what you need to know before you go.

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