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Hill, Roberson medal again at state meet
Albany athletes had an upand-down day Friday, May 3 at the Class 2A state track meet, but the ups were way up. Seniors Adam Hill (300 hurdles) and Kiana Roberson (discus) both won gold medals, while Hill also got silver in the shot put, and Luke Marshall (pole vault) just missed adding a track medal to the golf bronze he earned earlier in the week.
Project Grad still needs donations
Albany’s Project Graduation is continuing to accept donations to help cover costs for this year’s graduation party. The 48 members of the Albany Class of 2024 will enjoy an alcohol- and drug-free party following commencement exercises on Friday, May 24. Tisha Wilkins,whois co organizing this year’sevent with Kenzie...
Lions move into area baseball playoff May 10-11
The Albany Lions took a successful first step in the Class 2A baseball playoffs last week, sweeping Coleman in a bi-district series. The 10th-ranked Lions (172) carry a nine-game winning streak into the area round against District 5-2A champion Eldorado, which had bye through the first round. The series will start at 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 10 at San Angelo Central’s Nathan Donsky Field. Game 2 will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 11Abilene Cooper’s Cougar Field with Game 3, if necessary, to begin 30 minutes following the conclusion of Game 2.
UPDATE: Tornado near Hawley damages homes, injures 2
JONES COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)— On Thursday, a tornado was spotted in the Hawley area, moving towards Abilene in Taylor County. A viewer reported seeing the tornado at Highway 277 and 605 near Clear Fork Church. At 7:23 p.m., it was spotted at CR 494 and Fulwiler Road in Tye. Mike Castillo, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with […]
HOW TO HELP: Hawley tornado victims in need of supplies
HAWLEY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Victims affected by a tornado touchdown in Hawley Thursday night are now in immediate need of supplies. Anyone who wishes to help can bring the following items to City Hall, located at 783 Avenue E: The totes are currently extra important as victims try to salvage what’s left after the storm. […]
National Weather Service Arrives in Hodges/Hawley After Tornado
Hodges, Texas — The National Weather Service was on site all afternoon after the tornado that blew through the Hodges and Hawley area Thursday. They told us that they have unofficially classified it as a High EF 2 to a Low EF 3. But what does that mean? Well, Mike Castillo with the National Weather Service explains,
Tornadoes Shove Through West Texas Town; Buildings Destroyed
West Texas was hit hard with a rash of severe weather that spawned multiple tornadoes, large hail and heavy rain. Children in the town of Hawley were given the option of missing school if needed to help their families with ongoing recovery efforts. More severe weather could be on the way, making recovery even more imperative.
Hawley ISD declares a flex day after tornado
HAWLEY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Following the tornado that hit the Hawley area Thursday, schools will be open on Friday for a flex day. According to the Hawley Independent School District, several families in the region have lost their homes. The school grounds have also been affected by flooding. As a result, the district has decided […]
Tornado confirmed in Big Country: Cleanup Underway
Several areas in Jones County are cleaning up following severe storms Thursday evening. A tornado has been confirmed in Hodges. Storms are continued overnight Thursday moving east. Large hail and high winds were reported north and east of Abilene. The tornado caused damage to several homes and cars in Jones...
Hawley's Diontay Ramon wins state track gold with hometown hit by tornado on his mind
AUSTIN — Diontay Ramon had a lot on his mind Friday. As the Hawley senior prepared to compete at the Class 2A UIL state track and field meet, he couldn't help but think of those in his hometown affected by a rash of tornadoes the night before. By the end of the competition, a...
Weather Update: Thursday, May 2nd: Severe storms bring tornadoes to the Big Country
We are finally seeing storms die down this evening across the Big Country. There were three tornadoes in the Big Country today one near Hawley, the other near Ballinger, and there was another tornado confirmed in Coleman County near the Ivie Reservoir and near Concho Park Marina. Storms also produced tennis ball to baseball and […]
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