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Here's a look at the next 7 days!
More isolated storms will be possible late afternoons-evenings, with slightly better storm chances on Father's Day.
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Seasonably warm high temperatures and elevated heat index values are expected today. Mostly cloudy skies this afternoon will allow for isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms along and east of I-35 corridor.
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US immigration officials told to largely pause raids on farms, hotels, NYT reports
US immigration officials told to largely pause raids on farms, hotels, NYT reports
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U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has told immigration officials to largely pause raids and arrests in the agricultural industry, hotels and restaurants, the New York Times reported on Frid...6 CommentsComment on Facebook
College World Series 2025 Friday Scores, Winners and Bracket Results:
College World Series 2025 Friday Scores, Winners and Bracket Results
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The College World Series is officially underway.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Altuve and Melton each have 3 RBIs as Astros beat Twins, 10-3.
Altuve and Melton each have 3 RBIs as Astros beat Twins 10-3
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Jose Altuve and rookie Jacob Melton drove in three runs each as the Houston Astros jumped on Chris Paddack early and cruised to a 10-3 win over the Minnesota Twins.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
FAYETTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT
MAY 2025
Sheriff Keith Korenek reports activities of Fayette County Sheriff Deputies for the month of May 2025:
Sergeant Ron Naumann took a report of an animal complaint, the issue was forwarded to the animal control officer.
Sergeant Naumann also assisted with a drive-by shooting case near Winchester.
Deputy Terry Guentert took a report of illegal dumping near Flatonia. Deputy Guentert also responded to a theft call near Flatonia.
Deputy Herman Olvera responded to a burglary report on FM 2672. Olvera was assisted by the Investigations Division and the suspect was later found and taken into custody.
Deputy Chris Stansberry responded to a disturbance on West Parker Road near Flatonia. A male subject was arrested for Aggravated Assault. Deputy Stansberry also assisted with a hit and run accident on FM 155.
Deputy James Ulbig responded to property damage in Fayetteville. Deputy Ulbig contacted the company that accidentally destroyed the property, the company agreed to fix the damage.
Sergeant Duane Meagher assisted deputies with the disturbance call on West Parker Road.
Sergeant Meagher also assisted with a City of La Grange call that resulted in one suspect being arrested for narcotics possession and resisting arrest.
Deputy Joe Gonzales responded to a call of a man walking in the middle of State Highway 237. The male subject was under the influence of narcotics. The subject was arrested.
Deputy Gonzales also responded to a call at an apartment complex on FM 2145, after an elderly lady was locked out of her apartment and unable to get to her oxygen machine. Deputy Gonzales was able to climb a railing and make entry into the apartment.
Deputy Jason Fowler responded to Creamer Creek Road in reference to an assault with a vehicle. The victim was taken to a hospital and charges are pending.
Deputy Fowler also responded to Von Minden Road in reference to a vehicle parked in the roadway. The operator was located and arrested for Public Intoxication.
Deputy Jose Mosqueda responded to a vehicle fire on Interstate 10, a report was completed. Deputy Wesly Arrison responded to West Point in reference to a male subject pleasuring himself in public. The man was located and arrested for a previous warrant and was charged with a new count of Indecent Exposure.
Deputy Arrison also responded to a report of shots fired near Winchester, and the case is still under investigation.
Deputy Mark Pritchard took a report of harassment near La Grange. Deputy Pritchard also responded to a hit and run on FM 155. Deputy Pritchard was able to identify the suspect.
Deputy Ty Roggenkamp took a report of someone violating a protective order.
Deputy Roggenkamp is also investigating a death that occurred on Hartfield Road, which appears to have been a suicide.
Jail Administrator Holly Smith reports that Fayette County Correction Officers booked in 41 individuals for the month of May.
Smith reports that the Jail Staff transported 6 individual(s) to Texas Department of Criminal Justice Facilities throughout the State to being serving their sentences for crimes committed in Fayette County.
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The U.S. military is helping intercept missiles that Iran fired in retaliation at Israel, U.S. official says.
Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles toward Israel on Friday night in retaliation for Israel's surprise preemptive attack earlier that day.
At least 21 people have been injured, an Israeli emergency services spokesperson said in a statement.
Live updates: Israel hit by missiles as Iran retaliates for strikes on nuclear sites
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Iran fired missiles at Jerusalem and Tel Aviv in retaliation, with Israel's Iron Dome intercepting attacks. Israel struck Iran's its nuclear program and military sites earlier Friday.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
The City of New Braunfels has temporarily closed the Comal River for recreational use due to unsafe conditions caused by floodwaters, according to Comal County.
Comal River closed for recreational purposes on Thursday
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The City of New Braunfels has temporarily closed the Comal River for recreational use due to unsafe conditions caused by floodwaters, according to Comal County.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
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