🌱 How Arthur’s landfall over Matagorda County fed a multibillion-dollar disaster.

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In today's newsletter:

• How Arthur’s landfall over Matagorda County fed a multibillion-dollar disaster.

Also on today's calendar: Beach Craft - Matagorda, TX 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a camel who likes to perform in plays? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 77.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 78 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Tropical Storm Arthur caused billions in damage across the Gulf Coast (stormwater.com) — Tropical Storm Arthur moved inland over Matagorda County with 45 mph winds, helping unleash a multi-state flooding disaster that caused an estimated $4–$6 billion in damage across the Gulf Coast. The storm’s heavy rains strained drainage systems from Texas to Mississippi, triggered multiple state emergency declarations, and highlighted how vulnerable communities like Matagorda County are to early-season tropical systems.
   

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📸 Around Matagorda

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Matagorda

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday July 1

• Morning Pilates →
  Matagorda Bay Nature Park, 6420 FM Rd 2031, Matagorda
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday July 3

• Beach Craft - Matagorda, TX 2026 →
  Matagorda Bay Nature Park, 6420 FM Rd 2031, Matagorda
  1:00 pm
• Sound Bowl Meditiation - Palacios, TX →
  City by the Sea Museum, 401 Commerce St, Palacios
  6:30 pm

Saturday July 4

• Sandcastle Fun →
  Matagorda Bay Nature Park, 6420 FM Rd 2031, Matagorda
  9:00 am
• Beach Craft →
  Matagorda Bay Nature Park, 6420 FM Rd 2031, Matagorda
  1:00 pm

Sunday July 5

• El Maton National Hall Live Music Sundays →
  El Maton National Hall, 565 FM1095, El Maton
  3:00 pm

Tuesday July 7

• Archery 101 →
  Matagorda Bay Nature Park, 6420 FM Rd 2031, Matagorda
  9:00 am

Thursday July 9

• Anglers Ahoy →
  Matagorda Bay Nature Park, 6420 FM Rd 2031, Matagorda
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday July 1

• SISD Holiday - District Closed
  Sweeny H S Sweeny, TX 77480

Monday July 6

• SHS FFA Convention
  Sweeny H S Sweeny, TX 77480

Friday July 17

• MAGIC HUNKS AUSTRALIA TAKEOVER PALACIOS,TX USA!!! →
  Dock 35 Sports Bar & Grill, 1520 Henderson Ave, Palacios
  8:00 pm

Saturday August 1

• Brazoria - General Interest: West of the Brazos... →
  Hanson Riverside County Park, TX-35, West Columbia
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Palacios. Apply here.
• ServiceMaster posted a job opening for Bay City Full Time Janitorial Position in Bay City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Matagorda here.

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🗞 Nearby News

El Campo

• Eight Aggies Garner Athlon Preseason Recognition - Texas A&M Athletics (12thman.com)

Port Lavaca

• Unpaid utility services to be disconnected (crossroadstoday.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A drama-dary (Thank you Phillip M. for sending it in!)
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