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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...
LIST | Officials report more road closures in Central Texas due to flooding
CENTRAL, Texas — As parts of Central Texas continue to reel from the torrential rains over the past couple of weeks, the floodwater that has remained is continuing to cause trouble for drivers on the roads. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and local authorities have advised that the...
5 workers injured following partial structure collapse at Oak Grove Power Plant
FRANKLIN, Texas (KBTX) - The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office confirms 5 workers were injured in a partial collapse of a silo on Monday afternoon at the Oak Grove Power Plant near Franklin. According to radio traffic from the scene, there is a silo that has reportedly collapsed and “significant...
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...
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...
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...
Navasota River Floods Timelapse
Well... I didn't expect the river to rise that much.. Submerged the game camera for a day.. FYI My game camera doesn't work underwater ;) Multiple people injured in silo collapse at Oak Grove Power Plant. Five people were injured in a silo collapse at the Oak Grove Power Plant...
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...
Softball Recap: Medina has no trouble against North Zulch
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Medina had no problem doing just that on Friday. They put the hurt on the North Zulch Bulldogs with a sharp 16-6 victory. The result was nothing new for Medina, who have now won nine matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Several school closures reported Thursday following storms, heavy rain
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KBTX) - Huntsville ISD has canceled classes Thursday following some heavy rain and storms overnight. A post on the district’s Facebook page cited flooding across the district. Leon ISD has also canceled Thursday classes. A post on Facebook reads, “Due to flooding and extremely dangerous road conditions,...
Heavy rain washes out road in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Texas — Severe weather reportedly caused heavy damage to a road in Madison County, Texas during this weekend's storms. A Facebook post from the account Madison County, Texas Weather showed a large section of what they said was Farm to Market Road 2989 having been completely swept away. The post claims heavy rainfall caused the road to wash out and cave in.
KBTX report leads to additional charges for theft suspect
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - A report shared by KBTX has led to additional criminal charges against a North Zulch man suspected of theft. Last week Skylar William Salyers, 24, was arrested by Bryan police and charged with stealing a utility vehicle from a loading dock at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bryan.
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