NEWS Thursday January 22, 2026

FREEZE THROUGH THE WEEKEND with winter mix.  Pets, People, Plants, Pipes (4P’s)

Winter Storm Watch–   Moderate to heavy accumulations of snow, sleet, or ice are likely across the region Friday through Saturday night.
Extreme Cold Watch through Monday Morning dangerously cold  wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed skin if precautions are not taken.

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(HOLLAND)   Due to a citywide water outage, school will be cancelled today. The city of Holland has informed us that water service is unavailable, which prevents us from operating safely. All campuses will be closed, and there will be no classes, activities, or practices on campus today. For students who attend classes at Temple College on Thursdays, the bus will depart from school at its regular time. For students who need transportation home after their TC class, the bus can drop them off as well. Information on middle school basketball games and the powerlifting meet occurring off campus this afternoon will be communicated through our sportsYou app. We remain in communication with city officials and are actively monitoring the situation. At this time, we have been advised that water service is not expected to be restored during school hours today, and they aren’t expecting restoration until sometime tomorrow.

 

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Milam County Livestock Auction will be closed this Friday  -Due to the inclement weather forecast, and out of an abundance of caution, we’ve made the decision to CLOSE this Friday, 1/23/26.

This was not an easy decision, but we’re simply looking out for everyone — including our customers, consignors, livestock, and staff.  Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Stay safe and warm

 

Giddings Livestock    NO SALE THIS MONDAY, 1/26. This was a very tough decision for us, but after much talk with the cattle buyers and for the safety of our employees, customers and cattle, with the predicted weather this weekend, we have made the decision to be closed this Monday 1/26. Regular Monday sales will resume 2/2. Y’all stay warm and safe this weekend!

 

R-L Athletics  Game change due to potential weather this weekend. Fridays home basketball games are now on THURSDAY. Boy’s JV will start at 4:30 followed by Varsity girls, then Varsity boys. McDade does not have a girls JV team.

 

 

Aunt Millie’s Attic – Cameron  We will be closed Saturday 1/24 due to the threat of ice.

 

 

Marlow Baptist Church Will not have services Sunday-Due to the weather Stay home and safe and warm.

 

Buckholts Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser the stew dinner do Jan 25 has been canceled for Sunday has been postponed till February 15th 11am.

 

 

Lexington city cleanup this weekend postponed till further notice.

 

Rockdale Country Club will close Friday around 3-4pm and will be closed Saturday and Sunday.

 

Lee County Junior Livestock show With the threat of inclement weather this weekend, the board has decided to reschedule rabbit validation for the safety of the exhibitors and projects. Validation will be held Tuesday Jan 27th and Wednesday Jan 28th from 5-6:30 pm at the Show Barn. If you have any questions reach out to a board member. Stay safe and warm this weekend.

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(CALDWELL) This Saturday Caldwell Athletic Booster Club  UPDATE  Due to potential weather conditions, the Fall Varsity Sports Banquet has been postponed. A new date and details will be announced soon. Thank you for your understanding—please stay tuned for updates. All previously purchased tickets will be honored on the rescheduled date.

 

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(CAMERON) Milam County Livestock Auction Friday will be closed   Due to the inclement weather forecast, and out of an abundance of caution, we’ve made the decision to CLOSE this Friday, 1/23/26.

This was not an easy decision, but we’re simply looking out for everyone — including our customers, consignors, livestock, and staff.    Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Stay safe and warm — see y’all next week
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(FRANKLIN)  UPDATE-  Franklin ISD Baseball Fundraiser   Due to the potential of inclement weather Saturday. The fundraiser has been rescheduled for Saturday January 31, at  6pm   The Venue at Bonita Canyon  1235 Kelley Woods Lane in Franklin, If you have any questions or concerns please contact  Matthew Anderson  manderson@franklinisd.net
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(FRANKLIN)  Saturday January 24th-  Franklin ISD  JV and V Softball scrimmages are cancelled.
  the  Girls Basketball game has been moved forward JV at 3:30 in Rogers instead of 5pm

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BURN BAN- Burn Ban Continues for Milam, Robertson and Limestone Counties.

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Winter Storm Watch: Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Falls, Freestone, Hamilton, Hill, Lampasas, Leon,
Limestone, McLennan, Milam, Mills and  Robertson Counties.
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Moderate to heavy accumulations of snow, sleet, or ice are likely across the region Friday through Saturday night. In addition, dangerous cold temperatures are expected  Saturday night through Monday morning.
Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become dangerous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause power outages. Extreme cold will become life threatening and likely damage unprotected pipes and put livestock at risk.
Saturday and Sunday  highs will be in the 30’s and lows could be into the teens with a chance of freezing rain & sleet.  Wind Chills into the single digits.

There could be ice on the ground Saturday and Sunday, before temperatures finally climb above freezing on Sunday afternoon

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SPORTS
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