Texas Wet Weather Lashes District With Heavy Rain
North West and Central Texas endured soaking rains following days of unsettled weather. The storm brought widespread downpours from the Oklahoma line to Central Texas and southwest of Fort Stockton with river levels rising, wind damage in several towns, and reports of broken telegraph lines and slowed weather reports.
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Central
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Fort Stockton
Gave Hope
Dallas
Denison
Sherman
Paling
Femners
Long Drought Broken by Rain Report From Fort Worth Area
Fort Stockton reports ongoing drought since early April was broken by rains. In Fort Worth April 27, rains raised Lake Worth level by about one foot, easing the citys water supply concerns as rainfall continues.
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Fort Worth
Lake Worth
Fort
Inflated Trouser Fadt Attacks S. A. Childhood
A damaged fragment reports a storm event along the Tridite river with precipitation over Fort Worth. A strong wind reached 52 miles per hour, causing significant property damage in the downtown district over the weekend.
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Tridite
Fort Worth
Sturday
Moncar
Rain in Central Texas Leaves Light Showers
Reports from HOUSTON indicate rain began in South Central Texas with Mexia receiving over half an inch before midnight. Groesbeck Mexia Teague Hearne and Jewett also reported rain and a light mist near Mexia. A few drops fell elsewhere but failed to settle the dust.
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Texas
Mexia
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Moexia
Teague
Hearne
Jewett
Asia
Oyster
Rivers and Streams Rise After Weekend Rain
Heavy weekend rainfall swelled local rivers and streams causing bank overflow today. Saturday and Sunday’s precipitation produced scattered downpours and a windstorm that uprooted a few trees but caused no major damage.
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Heavy Rains Hit Ballinger Area Causing Flood Push
Heavy rains fell across Ballinger area, triggering rising river levels higher than in two years. The weather disrupted local farming and followed a period of dry spell, with rainfall starting ten days ago and breaking drought patterns after months of sparse growth.
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Electric storm accompanies rain in Abilene
Abilene reports heavy wind and electric storms with Sunday rain totaling about 2.1 inches. Lake Abilene's water level rose as a result, while the city warns of brief power outages and disrupted services.
Galveston Reports 36 Inch Rainfall Event
Galveston reports an exceptional 36 inch rainfall measurement tied to a rare weather episode on a stormy day. Local authorities recorded rainfall with unusual intensity causing minor disruption to daily activities and prompting temporary shelter advisories.
Long trousers craze hits San Antonio youths in fashion spread
In a fashion note from San Antonio, four to ten year olds embrace the new long trousers or "Bobby Longpants" as bell bottom styles trend among boys. Retailers report limited supply as parents and children rush for tailored miniatures mirroring adult styles.
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Coolidge
Mary
San Antonog Deatera
Bobby Longpanis
Milord
Wind and hail sweep over Oklahoma towns
A storm with heavy rain and damaging hail struck Oklahoma causing downed trees and a passenger train delay. One 12 year old boy was killed by high winds in Marshall county while tornado-like winds damaged farm buildings and windows in Jefferson county. oil fields near Tonkawa reported flooding and derrick losses.
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Tonkawa
Marshall County
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Jefferson
Twister Kills in Madill and Aylesworth Oklahoma
A small tornado hit Madill and Aylesworth Oklahoma at about 7 30 pm killing a 12 year old boy son of Joe Paxton. His 15 year old brother and mother were critically injured as the Paxton home was leveled and other houses unroofed. Deluge followed the storm swelling rural streams and causing property damage across both towns.
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Aylesworth
Here
Joe Paxton
Paxton
High Winds Damage Hoses and Homes in April Storm
Severe winds damaged several houses in whbtavians with some pulled from foundations. No casualties reported. The Sabine River near Greenville swelled in lowlands to about a mile wide after rainfall totaling over two and a half inches in 24 hours.
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Greenville
Water Flood Delays Texans as Grayson County Rains
Heavy rain in Grayson county last night dumped 2.25 inches in a short period. Small buildings and bridges were washed out with damaged approaches and fields washed so badly replanting will be difficult. Travelers were marooned until water receded. no damage estimate is yet available.
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Grayson County
Sherman
Two Inch Rain Breaks Dreath in Browntown
Two inches of rain fell Sunday night breaking a drought that began last September. Rain was general across the region with a high wind but no damage reported. Planting for summer crops will begin anew.
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Inch Rain Breaks San Saba Dronth
A northern storm began Sunday night and dropped about one inch of rain on San Saba. The event started around 11 oclock and brought measurable precipitation to the area.
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Holland
Kerrville Records Light Rain Amid Storm Totals
Weather notes show Kerrville received 0.25 inches of rain with a western Kerr County area reporting up to 1 inch. Reports mention thunder and lightning earlier in the day and minor showers continuing.
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Avil
Kerrville
Kerr County
Strong Wind Brings Rain Overnight Damage Across Coast
A strong wind and heavy rain swept the Tang area about 75 miles north of Del Rio causing damage and power outages. An inch of rain fell with winds reported near 40 mph as officials logged 4.8 inches of rainfall in nearby stations.
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Dog Keeps Death Watch Over Slain Master
A mongrel puppy stood over the body of Mexican laborer Priscilla at a cedar camp near Kendalia Texas after a shooting. Camp workers say the dog refused to leave the scene as authorities moved the body and roped off the camp. One camp worker has been arrested and held in Boerne as investigators probe the killing.
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Boerne
Priscilla
Fatal Gar Crash Ends Mother's Life and Child Rescued
Mrs Carroll Johnson and her infant fell fifteen feet from the Selmar bridge after a car overturned on the creek slab. Mrs Johnson suffered a skull fracture and may die. her baby Ellen, four, was saved by a bystander as the car rolled. Sergeant Johnson and remaining children survived with shock. The family resided at Fort Sam Houston.
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Carroll Johnson
Zally
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Sergeant Johnson
New Brauniery
Meyer
Ellen Johnson
Elles
Louise
Winnie
Myrtle Strickland
New Braunfels
Court Grants Girl Right to Marry in Short Order
The article recalls Judge Louis Roltz approving a marriage license for Maria and Marcus after a tense dispute over the permit. Maria expressed a desire to marry immediately, and the ceremony followed quickly. The couple left with a marriage certificate, hoping for lasting happiness after a long wait.
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Louis Roltz
Marcete
Cowan
Marcus
Maria
Divorce Testimony Reveals Marital Strains and Allegations
In a courtroom recount, Mrs. Banderer accuses her husband of avoidance work and financial dependency, claiming she funded him from the start and alleging harsh accusations. She describes her mortification at the proceedings and states divorce as the sole path to any chance of living apart. The scene features a crowded, tense courtroom with whispers and scrutiny.
Two men tied to murder of San Antonio driver
Investigators in Texas linked two suspects to the February 2 killing of Tra Lewis, a San Antonio taxi driver. A Filipino with a service car helped identify the suspects, who allegedly forced Hernandez at gunpoint to drive them into West Texas. Lewis was found shot and robbed near Death Valley. Arrests occurred near Chillicothe, Ohio after a long manhunt.
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Tra Lewis
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Kelly Field
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Police Sergeant Hears Tales of Woe and Odd Calls
A police sergeant relates routine and unusual citizen requests from guarding homes to locating kidnapped children and spotting suspicious characters. He notes many calls come from women seeking protection and everyday tasks requiring patrols and information, with detectives and staff managing mounting duties.
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