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As properties in Texas shrink, the goat population grows
As you drive north up Route 183 in Central Texas past Lampasas, you will see a sign welcoming you to Mills County: Meat Goat Capital of America. This is no small boast. Even if Mills County claimed to be the meat goat capital of Texas, that would still be saying something. Even though the Lone Star State is rightfully regarded as cattle country, it’s also long been home to the nation’s biggest goat population.
Storms possible this afternoon, tornado watch issued
While some parts of the county are still recovering from the weekend’s flood, meteorologists said more storms may be possible beginning this afternoon. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook at 1:26 p.m. today, citing chances of severe thunderstorms, as well as a tornado watch at 1:35 p.m. The outlook is effective for Lampasas, Coryell, Hamilton, San Saba and surrounding counties.
Goldthwaite's Lainey Jernigan voted Standard-Times Athlete of the Week
With the conclusion of the track season and as softball and baseball continue into the postseason, plenty of West Texas high school athletes had outstanding performances last week and were nominated for Standard-Times Athlete of the Week. This week, Goldthwaite's Lainey Jernigan was voted the Standard-Times athlete of the Week after receiving 23,483 votes which was 48.76% of...
Counties southwest of metroplex swept by flood waters
Over the weekend, heavy downpours flooded roads, homes, and businesses across several counties including Bosque, Erath, and Hamilton. According to Kirk Turner, Bosque County Emergency Management Coordinator, the City of Clifton was the most impacted city. As road closures remained in place Tuesday morning, road repairs continued as well as...
Panhandle, Stamford, Goldthwaite Win UIL 2A Girls Relays
UIL 2A Race Videos - UIL 2A Articles - UIL 2A Athlete Interviews - Photos - Results. Refugio was the reigning gold medalist and came in with the fastest time of 48.05, which was faster than what they ran last year to win the gold medal in 2023. Falls City...
Roads, bridges overwhelmed, multiple rescues conducted after major flooding across Central Texas
CORYELL COUNTY, Texas — Multiple people were rescued and roads and bridges were closed due to flooding across Central Texas Sunday morning. It comes after torrential rain through the early morning hours with some counties, like Coryell, Hamilton, and Bosque, getting upwards of 6 to 8 inches of rain in just a few hours.
Flash Flood Alley poses problems in Central Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Parts of the KXAN viewing area have been inundated with several rounds of showers and thunderstorms since May 1. Lampasas and San Saba counties had flood issues prompting numerous flash flood warnings. Flood issues were noted on the Lampasas River near Kempner when the river’s flood stage went over 18 feet.
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