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Merkel home engulfed by flames
MERKEL, Texas — Multiple agencies are responding to a house fire in Merkel. The fire happened in the 200 block of Marion Street. Officials received the call shortly after 9 a.m. KTXS is at the scene and following this story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Hawley comes together with fundraising efforts
HAWLEY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Last week, the Hawley and Hodges communities were hit by a devastating EF-3 tornado. In response, Jason Dokey, City Council Place One and Mayor Pro-tem, has stated that many people from across the Big Country have come forward to offer their help. Despite being the usual location for city leaders in […]
First Methodist Church of Anson rises from ashes, embraces new beginnings and patience
ANSON, Texas — On the morning of May 13, 2023, severe thunderstorms made their way across the big country. Lightning from that storm struck the First Methodist Church of Anson burning the historic church to the ground. Almost one year later Pastor Bruce Morgan says it is by the grace of God they can hold church services in their church home today.
Baseball Game Preview: Forsan Takes on Hawley
Forsan has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Hawley Bearcats on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games. Forsan is on a roll after...
Softball Recap: Scout Stockton can't quite lead Forsan over Haskell
Forsan and Haskell squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Forsan had to settle for second. They lost 12-3 to the Haskell Indians. Forsan's loss signaled the end of their 19-game winning streak. Forsan saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of...
Softball Recap: Forsan has no trouble against Haskell
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Forsan had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 15-7 margin over the Haskell Indians. Forsan is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 19 straight.
Jones County tornado classified as EF3 by National Weather Service
Bigger isn't always better. Thursday's twister that damaged several homes west of Hawley and injured four people was classified as an EF3 tornado Monday by the National Weather Service Office in San Angelo. Based upon their survey, windspeed inside the tornado reached 165 miles per hour. ...
NWS: May 2 Hawley tornado rated as EF3
JONES COUNTY, Texas — A tornado that touched down in Hawley May 2 was rated as an EF3, according to preliminary damage survey results by the National Weather Service. Estimated peak winds associated with the tornado that was on the ground for 3.29 miles were 165 mph. The width of the tornado was reportedly equal to two football fields (210 yards).
Storm chaser saves Texas family of 4 after tornado destroys home
WEST TEXAS (KTVT) — A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas, on Thursday, but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it. In the harrowing, live video from Freddy McKinney, he yells at the family to “Hurry,...
UPDATE: Hawley tornado that injured family of 4 classified as “high-end” EF-3, wind speeds of 165MPH
JONES COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A tornado that injured a family of 4 in Hawley last week has been classified as a “high-end” EF-3, with wind speeds reaching upwards of 165 miles per hour. Information from a damage assessment by the National Weather Service San Angelo confirms the tornado’s classification. They say the tornado was […]
UIL state track: Roby girls repeat as 1A state champions, Gordon boys dominate for title
AUSTIN — Roby girls track coach Kimberly Williams said her team snuck up on the competition last season in winning the Class 1A state championship. There was no going incognito this year, yet the Lions got it done again. Roby topped the team standings with 60 points, even without winning an event at the...
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...
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