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Madisonville High School senior sets out to build 100 animal shelters through nonprofit
MADISONVILLE, Texas (KBTX) - A Madisonville High School senior is raising money through a nonprofit he started to support animals in need before he leaves for college. Not many high school students would set up meetings with local government officials, but Thomas Dean is different. “I still am kind of...
Madisonville sees seven more Mustangs sign letters of intent as scholarship offers grow
MADISONVILLE, Texas (KBTX) - Madisonville Head Football Coach Russell Urbantke announced that Monday’s 7 signees increases the Class of 2024 to a new record of 12 athletic scholarships. Urbantke has three football players signing with Jakeithon Owens and Jeramiah Burns each going to Texas Lutheran. Jyrin Burns is headed...
Madison County community deals with flood damage as severe weather continues
MADISON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - Continuous flooding has closed roads and schools across the Brazos Valley, but community members in Madison County are doing what they can to manage the severe weather. Madisonville schools closed Thursday and Friday due to safety concerns. However, the ag building at Madisonville High School...
What cities everywhere can learn from the Houston area’s severe flooding as they try to adapt to climate change
Scenes from the Houston area looked like the aftermath of a hurricane in early May after a series of powerful storms flooded highways and neighborhoods and sent rivers over their banks north of the city. Hundreds of people had to be rescued from homes, rooftops and cars, according to The...
North Zulch firefighters deploy their tanker ‘The Beast’ in multiple high-water rescues this week
NORTH ZULCH, Texas (KBTX) -First responders across the Brazos Valley and the region have been grappling with high waters and unsafe conditions, as recent heavy rains inundated the area, keeping emergency teams on their toes. Firefighters in North Zulch utilized their specialized rescue vehicle, known as “The Beast,” donated by...
Houston weather: NWS confirms tornado touch down on Sunday near Madisonville
GRIMES COUNTY, Texas - The National Weather Service has released their preliminary report on a tornado that touched down near Madisonville on Sunday night. According to officials, the tornado has been rated an EF-1 tornado with 90 mile per hour winds. The tornado was on the ground for almost five...
Navasota River Swells, Highways Closed Amidst Historic Flood Threat
, , , , , , , , Highway 7, stretching from Kosse to Marquez at FM 937, was shut down as the Navasota River swelled beyond its banks, fueled by recent heavy rains. The closure came amidst concerns of historic flooding levels, prompting authorities to caution residents and travelers in the region.Following torrential downpours over the past few days, the Navasota River is on the brink of reaching an all-time high. The anticipated crest of 27.6 feet within the next 24 hours is expected to be the third-highest recorded, with additional precipitation forecasted for the upcoming weekend.The Brazos River...
LIST | Multiple Central Texas School Districts delay school May 2 due to severe weather
MEXIA, Texas — Mexia ISD, Groesbeck ISD, Coolidge ISD, Teague ISD and Madison ISD have announced the districts will have a two-hour delay on Thursday, May 2 due to severe weather. Buses will also reportedly run two hours later than normal in Mexia ISD. Mexia ISD said severe storms...
New host shares more details for 21st annual Kurten Fireworks Show & Fundraiser
KURTEN, Texas (KBTX) - Additional information is being shared by the new host and organizers of the 21st annual Kurten Fireworks Show & Fundraiser. The event is set for Thursday, July 4th at the Kurten Community Center on Highway 21 with gates opening at 5 p.m. and the show beginning at 9 p.m.
WATCH: First responders in Huntsville rescue man clinging to tree in floodwaters
After heavy rain caused floodwaters to rise and roads to washout, on Thursday emergency personnel found one man who had been stranded, clinging to a tree for hours. Credit: Christy Burkhalter/WEATHER TRAKER /TMX.
Focus at Four: Walker County Emergency Management gives update on flood aftermath
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - As we continue to monitor the weather and flooding conditions in the area, officials are assessing damage from the standing water. Highway 30 in Walker and Grimes County is now back open, but some residents remain displaced. Walker County emergency management coordinator Butch Davis joined First...
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