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Leon County Crime Stoppers looking to identify man allegedly involved in May 12 truck theft
CENTERVILLE, Leon County — Leon County authorities and crime stoppers are looking for a man allegedly connected to a truck theft in Centerville on Sunday. The theft took place around 11 p.m. Provided photos from crime stoppers show a light skinned man in a gray button down with dark hair.
Leon County heavily affected by rainfall, crews travel 10 hours to help
LEON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - Leon County has been heavily impacted by rainfall received over the last few weeks, receiving 18 to 25 inches of rain. Leon County Judge Byron Ryder says around 20 roads in the county are either washed out or damaged from the onslaught of flooding. County...
Homes in Leon County dealing with aftermath of flooding, Red Cross provides assistance
LEON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - Leon County has been majorly impacted by the storms over the last few weeks and residents are now dealing with the effects. A home on Commerce Street in Buffalo had water come up over the roof during flooding. Along with wall and floor damage inside...
Troopers share new information about fatal weekend crash on Highway 6
ROBERSTON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - – Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers are investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash on state Highway 6 and Sadberry Road. The preliminary crash investigation indicates that on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at approximately 9:24 a.m., a 2021 GMC Sierra towing a trailer was traveling northbound. A 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe attempted to turn southbound, failed to yield the right of way – private drive, and was struck by the GMC.
TISD Students of the Year recognized
Four Teague ISD students were honored at the Teague ISD Students of the Year for 2023-2024 on Thursday evening, May 9, in a small banquet hosted by the Teague Chamber of Commerce at the Teague Hotel. Earning the honor were Xi’Kih McGregor - Teague Elementary School, Reese Fleming - Teague Junior High, Omar Perez - Teague High School, and Bo Self - Teague Lion Academy. Fourth grader Xi’Kih McGregor was named the Teague Elementary School Student of the Year. Xi’Kih plays basketball and softball. She also loves to make bracelets. When asked what she was looking forward to the most next year in junior...
Madisonville senior creates hay relief program through FFA
Madisonville’s Joeli Hardy has spent her senior year of high school garnering the support of her community to create a hay relief program through the Texas FFA Ford Leadership Scholars Program. Part of why she thinks the Madisonville community rallied behind her monthslong project is because instead of waiting...
Teaching Triumph: Roberts and Simmons announced as GISD Teachers of the Year
, , , , Groesbeck Independent School District (GISD) honored two exceptional educators on Wednesday, May 8, with a surprise celebration to present them with District Teacher of the Year awards for both Elementary and Secondary school categories.Windy Roberts and Brandi Simmons were the recipients of these prestigious accolades, recognized for their outstanding contributions to education within the district. Roberts honored as the District Secondary Teacher of the Year, has demonstrated unparalleled dedication at the middle and high school levels. Similarly, Simmons celebrated as the District Elementary Teacher of the Year, has exhibited remarkable devotion at the Intermediate school.Their remarkable...
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