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Blake Braun loads his dog Dolly into his family's vehicle as outer bands from Tropical Storm Beryl begin to hit the coast Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Port O'Connor, Texas. (Jon Shapley/Houston Chronicle via AP)

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Beryl weakens to tropical storm after sweeping into Texas as Cat 1 hurricane
July 8, 2024 8:20 a.m.

Beryl weakens to tropical storm after sweeping into Texas as Cat 1 hurricane

MATAGORDA, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Beryl swept into Texas early Monday with heavy rains and powerful winds, knocking out power to 1.5 million homes and businesses and flooding streets with fast-rising waters as first responders raced to rescue stranded residents.