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Mexia PD advises drivers after cars flood in overnight storm
Mexia, TX (FOX 44) — Mexia and Grosebeck got a lot of rain in Wednesday night’s storm forcing classes to be canceled today. Pictures have been shared online to show how the rain and floods impacted travel. Mexia Police Chief Heath Crossland says flooding can be a problem...
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...
Train derails after major flooding, heavy rain in Shiloh, officials say
SHILOH, Texas — Officials from the Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department said severe weather caused a train to derail in Shiloh, Texas, about five miles southeast of Mexia. The event occurred around 6:45 p.m. Wednesday with officials saying heavy rain and major floods led to the derailment. Shiloh VFD said...
Golden effort: Miller wins long jump state title; Brown second
, Tyler Miller and Jabraylon Brown have been competing in the long jump throughout the season, at practice and in meets.They have flip-flopped first and second places during the postseason.Saturday morning on the big stage of the Class 1A UIL Track & Field Championships, it was Miller who edged Brown by two inches on his final jump to win the state title. Brown finished second.Miller soared 21 feet, 10.75 inches on his final jump to overtake Brown, who won a silver medal with an effort of 21 feet, 8.75 inches.It was a reversal of the regional meet, when Brown overtook...
Family confirms identity of deceased woman
Family confirms identity of deceased woman Jason Chlapek Wed, 05/01/2024 - 13:10 Image The body of 22-year-old Denise Lissette Ramos was found on the property of 800 Clark St. on March 28. The Fairfield Police Department and Texas Rangers are investigating this death as a case of foul play. Photo by...
Mart ISD buses will not run Thursday afternoon
MART, Texas — Following severe weather conditions, Mart ISD has announced that buses will not be running Thursday afternoon. All children will need to be picked up at their school's dismissal time. Dismissal times:. Elementary: 3:25 p.m. High School: 3:35 p.m.
Gov. Abbott declares State of Disaster for Hill, McLennan Counties and more
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott has declared a State of Disaster for Hill, McLennan, Freestone, Limestone Counties and 25 others on Tuesday, April 30. According to the proclamation, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, large hail and hazardous wind gusts caused widespread property damage across the State of Texas that day.
Chavers, Daniel, Wright elected to FISD school board
Three board of trustee candidates have been voted on to the Fairfield ISD school board. Eric Chavers and Jeff Wright were elected to three-year terms, while Ashlee Daniel will serve a one-year term. Blake Robinson and Cody Roller were vying for three- and one-year terms, respectively, as well. In the...
Cindy Walker House in Mexia makes America's 11 most endangered Historic Places list
MEXIA, Texas — One of the most endangered historic locations in America is right here in Central Texas, according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Trust unveiled its 2024 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places on May 1, and the Cindy Walker House in Mexia, Texas was one of the historic locations highlighted by the list.
Multiple roads blocked by trees, utility lines in Groesbeck
GROESBECK, Texas — The Groesbeck Police Department says multiple roads have been affected by downed trees and power lines on Thursday, May 2. According to the department, the following roads are completely blocked off:. 800 block of West Navasota. 500 to 600 block of West Angeline. 100 block of...
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