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Rankin ISD names new Superintendent after seven month search
RANKIN, Texas (KOSA) - Rankin ISD has hired Shaye Murphy, as the district’s new Superintendent, after a seven month search. According to a post on the Rankin Independent School District, Murphy previously worked as the Chief Administrative Officer for Gunter ISD. He brings 22 years of experience with 17...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning near McCamey – 4-30-24
A severe thunderstorm has been located near McCamey and is currently tracking to the Northeast at 15 MPH. This storm is currently producing very large, 2-Inch hail and damaging wind gusts up to 60 MPH. Please seek shelter indoors and avoid being near windows while this storm passes.
Tornadoes, large hail cannot be ruled out during Wednesday afternoon commute home
The National Weather Service reported very large hail greater than two inches and a tornado or two could not be ruled out during Wednesday's commute home. The best chances for severe weather begin around 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon and continue to around 6 a.m. on Thursday. There is a higher...
KLST Evening Forecast: Saturday, April 27, 2024
A line of severe thunderstorms is expected to develop in the western Concho Valley Saturday night, most likely after sunset, in an area roughly from Ozona to Sterling City. The line is forecast to cover most all of the Concho Valley between 9pm and 3am. Storms may produce damaging straight-line winds, large hail, isolated tornadoes and heavy rain. The storms should be well east of the Concho Valley prior to sunrise Sunday. Have a way to receive weather warnings tonight. Sunday looks like a nice day with highs in the middle 80’s.
The Texas Bucket List – Desert Door Sotol in Driftwood
Driftwood – The landscape of west Texas can be pretty darn desolate. With the Chihuahuan Desert sprawling across this part of our state, it’s hard to imagine being able to harvest something out here. But if you learn about the natives that lived here thousands of years ago, you’d realize that there is substance all around you. “This plant has been here for 10,000 years,” said Brent Looby. “Think about all of the atmospherics that it has gone through in its life, and it is still here to this day.”
Softball Recap: Bangs has no trouble against McCamey
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Bangs had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They blew past the McCamey Badgers 22-1. Bangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 16 matchups by seven runs or more this season.
The shrinking counties of the Lone Star State
CROCKETT COUNTY – Out in Ozona, Ruben Cruz talked about the American Dream. “I was raised in Acuña, so my English was not real good,” he said. “Now they’re paying us to talk on a microphone.”. Cruz is a self-employed rodeo announcer who travels around...
Structure fire destroys community landmark in Ozona
OZONA, Texas — After a structure fire destroyed what was a popular hangout spot for Hispanic veterans in Ozona for decades, the property's owner remembered the joy her grandfather showed in welcoming people into the space.
Middle school students compete in math and science
Ozona—Ozona Middle School’s (OMS) Texas Math Science Coaches Association (TMSCA) students won third place at the State 2024 TMSCA Meet hosted on the UT-San Antonio campus. The Mathematics Team placed first, the Number Sense Team placed second, the Calculator Applications Team placed fifth and the Science Team placed sixth. OMS students competed against 19 1A/2A schools.
4-H horses judged
Ozona—The Crockett County 4-H competed in Alpine at the Sul Ross State University International Horse Judging Contest and the District 6 4-H Horse Judging Contest on April 4. Team Members Braxton Claburn, Kaylee Magnuss, Shea Everett and Anaya Treto won second high team overall with Braxton Claburn placing 7th...
4-H members compete in Sonora Invitational
Ozona—Crockett County 4-H members competed at the Sonora Invitational Judging Contests on April 6. The Intermediate Range Evaluation and Plant ID Team of Klacey Dean, Ryker Dean, Justin Stuart, and Luke Stuart finished 1st Place in the Intermediate Division in both Range Evaluation and Plant ID contests. Klacey finished...
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