Matagorda Bay Nature Park is literally at the end of the road south of the fishing village of Matagorda. FM 2031 runs into the Gulf of Mexico at the mouth of the Colorado River making for one of most ...

Matagorda, set on the namesake bay, is best known for outdoor recreation, including fishing, shelling, and kayaking. The area's wetlands and beaches attract hundreds of bird species, making it a ...

In a hastily-called meeting today, the Lower Colorado River Authority board of directors considered whether to cut off releases of freshwater to Matagorda Bay, a potentially devastating move for the ...

MATAGORDA COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Water levels were rising early Monday in low-lying areas of Matagorda County ahead of Tropical Storm Beta's landfall. Roads near Matagorda Bay were flooded, including ...

MATAGORDA COUNTY, Texas — Early Saturday morning, a potentially dangerous situation unfolded in East Matagorda Bay when a family was fishing on the shore, and their boat's anchor lost hold. The boat ...

MATAGORDA, Texas – The first tropical system of 2024 is starting to impact the Texas coast. “It is a little bit nerve wracking,” said Lucy Silva who we ran into on FM 2030 also known as Beach Road ...

Environmental advocates and fishermen along the Gulf Coast met this week to discuss the uncertain future of Matagorda Bay's ecology. Their conclusion: Saving it could require legal action. BAY CITY — ...

With elevated amenities, the stylish new beachside accommodations feature waterfront views, large decks, fully equipped kitchens, private bedrooms and bathrooms, and cozy living rooms, LCRA stated in ...

Buddy Treybig, 52, has been shrimping in Matagorda Bay since high school. And it’s never been harder, he says, with drought and increased demand for water upstream in Austin affecting the bay's ...

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About two hours southwest of Houston lies Matagorda, a small beach town for travelers seeking solitude and a break from everyday life. Unlike other beach towns in Texas, Matagorda Bay is sleepy. You ...