Sargent Beach in Texas closed indefinitely due to storm damage and erosion

Sargent Beach in Matagorda County, Texas, has been closed indefinitely due to severe erosion and damaged infrastructure from recent storms, including Hurricane Beryl. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the closure for safety reasons. Access to the boat ramp, mooring dock, and County Road 238 is restricted. A gate will be installed to prevent entry, with clear signage indicating the closure. Geologists reported that Hurricane Beryl caused extensive changes to the beach, making it nearly unrecognizable since May. The storm's effects included flooding and the destruction of dunes, rendering the area largely inaccessible.