The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has shut down public access to Sargent Beach and nearby facilities, citing safety concerns after severe erosion from recent storms. Matagorda County officials report that the road to the beach has been too damaged to maintain safe access. A beach restoration and breakwater project, led by the Corps, aims to protect the road from future erosion, with a completion target of 2026. The county plans improvements, including new roads, a boat ramp, and facilities once federal projects finish.