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NWS confirms four tornadoes in North Texas in April 27 outbreak
Oklahoma has borne the brunt of severe weather so far this season, but North Texas has also had its share. The National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, has confirmed four tornado strikes in the North Texas area during an outbreak on April 27. The weather service rates tornadoes on the...
Severe storm potential returns to the Big Country in 1st full week of May
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Weather) – It seems that we can’t get away from the potential for severe weather here in the Big Country. Over the past five days, we have had severe weather everyday except for Sunday. The Storm Prediction Center has included Abilene and a good portion of the Big Country in a marginal […]
DAMAGE SURVEY: EF2 Tornado strikes Knox County on April 27
KNOX COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The National Weather Service has released the damage survey for the tornado that struck Knox County on April 27. The EF2 tornado traveled 15 miles with peak winds of 110-115 mph. Thankfully, no fatalities or injuries were reported. The tornado touched down at 3:06 p.m. a mile southwest of Knox […]
Cool Friday afternoon, increased rain chances over weekend
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for King county, including the city of Guthrie. Otherwise, calmer weather for the South Plains this evening and only isolated storms in the eastern counties. Thunderstorm potential will increase tomorrow late afternoon into the evening for the region. Storms, once...
GALLERY: Knox City residents share their experience of ‘very scary’ tornado
KNOX CITY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Storms last Saturday night left many residents in Knox County with damaged homes, vehicles, storage units, and more debris in the aftermath of what once was called a “life threatening tornado” by official resources. Houses along 5th Street took in damage a the tornado-turned hail storm. Coby Logs from Knox […]
Severe weather season in the Big Country continues with more potential for storms
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Weather) – As we close out the month of April, we are beginning to transition from the spring season to summer. May is when we typically see temperatures near 100 degrees and when we see our first 100-degree day of the year. However, one season that isn’t going away just yet is […]
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...
Counterfeit Spurs' Victor Wembanyama rookie cards seized by US Customs and Border Patrol
SAN ANTONIO — The US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) seized several counterfeit items at the Rochester Port of Entry, including fake San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama rookie cards. According to a press release from the Customs and Border Patrol, officers inspected several shipments containing “designer” clothing items, shoes,...
Baseball Game Recap: De Leon Takes a Loss
De Leon and Stamford squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but De Leon had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Stamford Bulldogs by a score of 2-0. De Leon's loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak. De Leon's defeat dropped their record...
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