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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Memorial Day storms bring large hail to Gillespie County
The Brief Memorial Day storms bring hail, wind, rain, and more to Central Texas. Fredericksburg residents were cleaning up on Tuesday City says one small power outage happened, but was resolved FREDERICKSBURG, Texas - Monday night's storms brought hail, wind, rain, and more to Central Texas. Many of the streets in Fredericksburg had tree limbs and leaves on them. They also got sizeable hail, but luckily no reports of major damage. Local perspective Many residents, like Kristina Stewart, spent Tuesday morning cleaning up. "Last night we had a lot of wind... big hail, a lot of hail. You could hear it bouncing off the road and hitting the windows to the house, it just sounded terrible," she said. It broke Stewart's rain gauge, but luckily no major damage to her roof. "Even though I love storms it was pretty intense," she said. "There is a lot of cleanup to do, I'm sure this isn't much compared to a lot of people," Stewart added. What they're saying The city of Fredericksburg says, despite all the stormy elements, a tornado watch expired before it got to the city. "People always talk about Memorial Day storms, and we definitely got one here in Fredericksburg," Sean Doerre, public information officer for the City of Fredericksburg said. "We needed the rain but don't want any destructive storms with that rain." Across Central Texas, severe storms had all sorts of effects, including baseball-sized hail in Hye. It's all a reminder to be prepared for this severe weather season. "Really just asking people to be on top of the weather, be weather aware," Doerre said. Plus, the effects can be different depending on where you are. "When I say it's very spotty, there were areas in Gillespie County that got three inches of rain, others that got under an inch, so we sometimes forget Gillespie County is a large place that has different weather in different parts of the county," Doerre said. Doerre says there was one small power outage where a limb fell on a line, but that was restored. What you can do As people in Fredericksburg clean up, residents are reminded to put brush by the curb, so the city can pick it up. Doerre says even though there was rain, Fredericksburg is still in a drought, so residents should be careful about burning. The Source Information in this report comes from reporting/interviews by FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen
Chicago Tribune
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
College hockey recruit Kayla Doerre puts big win on ice for Lincoln-Way Central softball. ‘This girl can play.'
She was trying to be aggressive. And when you try to be aggressive, things can occasionally go off the rails. So it was Tuesday for Lincoln-Way Central senior Kayla Doerre. When she tried to take an extra base on a double to the left field fence at Lincoln-Way East, she got caught up in a rundown. Things didn't just go off the rails, they got physical. 'I got hit in the face,' Doerre said. 'Me and the girl ran into each other, and I knocked the ball out of her glove.' With her face, to be exact. It had to hurt. But then, Doerre is used to getting pushed, shoved — and hit. She plays hockey. 'Uh-huh,' Doerre said, smiling. 'Most definitely. Hockey can get pretty rough.' Doerre's hit, however, helped put the game as the Knights beat the host Griffins 6-0 in a SouthWest Suburban Conference showdown in Frankfort. Florida State recruit Lisabella Dimitrijevic was a two-way dominator with 18 strikeouts and a home run for Lincoln-Way Central (17-1, 7-0). Doerre and Mia Degliomini each had two hits, while Ellie McLaughlin reached all four times and scored twice. Mackenzie Bacha came through with a pair of doubles for Lincoln-Way East (17-2, 6-2). Dimitrijevic, a senior right-hander, is just seven strikeouts away from 1,000 for her career. 'It means a lot to me,' Dimitrijevic said. 'I have put in so much work off the field pitching-wise.' Doerre, meanwhile, is coming off of a fine winter season on the ice for her Chicago Mission travel team. A left wing who will play hockey at Oswego State in New York, she scored 15 goals. But her skills go beyond putting the puck in the net. 'I'm not that much of a goal-scorer, but that's all right,' Doerre said. 'I'm more of a playmaker who gets assists.' The rough stuff? The cage she wears protects her face, but Doerre has seen her share of scars. 'Sometimes, I've gotten a stick to the neck a little bit,' she said. 'And there have been some board battles, fighting people.' Doerre dropped summer softball to concentrate on hockey after her freshman year at Lincoln-Way Central. But she was determined to stick with softball in high school. Knights coach Jeff Tarala was more than willing to help her do so. 'I have a lot of love for Kayla Doerre,' Tarala said, smiling. 'I've told the story before about how she came up as a freshman and hit a triple down the line off of Lyndsey Grein at practice. I watched that and said, 'Oh, gosh. This girl can play.' 'Kayla is a super athlete. She's fast. She can hit for power. She can put bunts down and get on base. She's very versatile. And she's tough. She plays hockey.' Doerre, who bats second in the order, is hitting .333 with three doubles, two home runs and eight RBIs. She has been rock solid at first base, committing just two errors so far this season. Dimitrijevic appreciates the defense. But what she enjoys more is watching Doerre swing the bat. 'It's really amazing,' Dimitrijevic said. 'She just wows me in the box. Some of the hits she scrapes up for the team, it's impressive. She has great hand-eye coordination at the plate.' McLaughlin and Doerre have been a consistent one-two punch at the top of the order. 'I like hitting after Ellie,' Doerre said. 'She's a very good leadoff hitter. She gets things going for us, and I like to follow that and keep the energy up. 'I will be playing hockey in college, but I still have a passion for softball. It's definitely something I look forward to every day.'
Local Germany
19-03-2025
- Business
- Local Germany
German defence firm warns that Europe still needs US military support
"It will only be possible in the medium term for Germany and the EU to achieve autonomy in armaments without relying on American capabilities," Oliver Doerre, CEO of the defence electronics maker, told journalists on Tuesday. The firm, based in the southern state of Bavaria, provides radars used in Ukraine to defend against Russian airstrikes. European nations have been unsettled by signs of US President Donald Trump's uncertain commitment to the continent's defence and NATO, and were also shocked after he made overtures to Russia on the Ukraine war. Responding to the geopolitical turmoil, German lawmakers Tuesday approved a plan to dramatically ramp up defence spending pushed by leader-in-waiting Friedrich Merz while the EU is seeking to mobilise huge sums for the continent to rearm. But Doerre cautioned that it was "essential to continue our trusted collaboration with the American industry, particularly with Lockheed Martin," in the areas of naval command systems and radar technologies. He called for defence firms, both in Germany and Europe, to focus more on greater cooperation and less on competing with one another, and for Europe to improve when it comes to procurement of military gear. Doerre, who served in the Germany military for over 20 years, said there were still "significant deficits in terms of capabilities" in the Germany army, despite a 100-billion-euro special fund set up to boost the armed forces after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Advertisement Germany needs an estimated 300 billion to 500 billion euros for investments in equipment, infrastructure and extra personnel, he said. READ ALSO: German MPs give green light to 'bazooka' spending package Doerre said that Hensoldt was "ready" to boost its operations in response to growing demand, noting the company had invested one billion euros in recent years to ramp up production, and had hired 1,000 people alone last year.
Arab News
19-03-2025
- Business
- Arab News
German defense firm Hensoldt warns Europe still needs US
FRANKFURT: German defense firm Hensoldt has warned it will take time before European militaries can operate without American support as the continent races to rearm amid worries about US commitment to its security. 'It will only be possible in the medium term for Germany and the EU to achieve autonomy in armaments without relying on American capabilities,' Oliver Doerre, CEO of the defense electronics maker, told journalists on Tuesday. The firm, based in the southern state of Bavaria, provides radars used in Ukraine to defend against Russian airstrikes. European nations have been unsettled by signs of US President Donald Trump's uncertain commitment to the continent's defense and NATO, and were also shocked after he made overtures to Russia on the Ukraine war. Responding to the geopolitical turmoil, German lawmakers Tuesday approved a plan to dramatically ramp up defense spending pushed by leader-in-waiting Friedrich Merz while the EU is seeking to mobilize huge sums for the continent to rearm. But Doerre cautioned that it was 'essential to continue our trusted collaboration with the American industry, particularly with Lockheed Martin,' in the areas of naval command systems and radar technologies. He called for defense firms, both in Germany and Europe, to focus more on greater cooperation and less on competing with one another, and for Europe to improve when it comes to procurement of military gear. Doerre, who served in the Germany military for over 20 years, said there were still 'significant deficits in terms of capabilities' in the Germany army, despite a 100-billion-euro special fund set up to boost the armed forces after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Germany needs an estimated 300 billion to 500 billion euros for investments in equipment, infrastructure and extra personnel, he said. Doerre said that Hensoldt was 'ready' to boost its operations in response to growing demand, noting the company had invested one billion euros in recent years to ramp up production, and had hired 1,000 people alone last year.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Crabapple Fire: Gillespie County wildfire burns nearly 10,000 acres this weekend
The Brief The Crabapple Fire has burned thousands of acres in Gillespie County in just over 32 hours. As of 9 p.m. March 16, the fire burned 9,500 acres and is 55 percent contained. There is not a mandatory evacuation in place; however, it is strongly encouraged for residents in certain areas to leave. GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas - The Crabapple Fire in Gillespie County has burned nearly 10,000 acres since it sparked on Saturday afternoon. What we know As of 9 p.m. March 16, the fire burned 9,500 acres and is 55 percent contained. The fire sits just north of Fredericksburg, between Lower Crabapple Road and Landrum Creek and began as a grass fire around 1 p.m. March 15. The fire had swelled to 8,640 acres by Sunday morning, then had leveled off at 9,500 acres since early Sunday afternoon. Officials say the increase in acreage was not due to the fire growing, but rather more accurate mapping. Nature has not helped, with the winds tracking up to 43 miles per hour in Fredericksburg. What they're saying "Really just focused on getting those flare-ups put out and structures protected as we continue throughout today," said Sean Doerre, the public information officer for the City of Fredericksburg. "The conditions, we had talked for the last couple of months were just right for this type of thing, whether that was the wind, whether that was the dry conditions here in the Texas Hill Country, and unfortunately, you know, the worst fears came to fruition," said Doerre. Local perspective Sunday afternoon, nearby residents were out and about trying to do their part. "Oh the livestock, okay, yeah. they're moving the livestock now to get away from the fire back over there to the west," said Berry Wagner, who was helping a relative protect his home. Just a few hours earlier, he had been preparing his property for the worst. "We pretty much moved all over equipment into a field yesterday and watered down the house and yard around it and all that, and we are protected by some large field, so yeah, it's been a little nerve-wracking," said Wagner. Fire officials say several structures were destroyed. "It's the saddest thing ever, I mean, one second you got everything, and the next minute you don't have anything," said Zip Zimmerman, a nearby resident. "It was pretty traumatic because you could watch it, literally watch it come." Crews from all over the state are lending a hand to help fight the fires. "They are absolutely wonderful, man," said Zimmerman. "I mean they're from all over the place. They were up working all night long, and they're still at." Big picture view There is not a mandatory evacuation in place; however, it is strongly encouraged for residents between Highway 16 North and FM 1631 and between Ranch Road 1323 and Ranch Road 2721 to leave. The sheriff's office says residents of about ten households have actually evacuated. A shelter has been set up at Zion Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg. What's next As of 6:30 p.m., the Texas A&M Forest Service says aircraft and ground crews have made good progress and that a containment line has been established around the majority of the fire. Crews are working to finish wrapping the perimeter. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced in a release Sunday that FEMA has approved the state's request for federal funding related to the Crabapple fire and the Rest Area fire in the Panhandle. FEMA will be reimbursing 75% of the state's costs associated with fighting the two wildfires. Abbott has also directed state emergency response resources to help support local efforts. What you can do Fredericksburg Fire said Sunday morning that food, water and other supply donations are not currently needed. Officials at the scene added that they are thankful for what they have received. Instead, those wanting to help are asked to donate to the Crabapple Fire Relief Fund, which will help provide "emergency aid, essential supplies, and long-term recovery assistance to help families rebuild their homes, restore their land, and restart their businesses," according to the fund's website. Big picture view The Crabapple Fire is currently the second-biggest active wildfire in Texas as of Sunday evening, says the Texas A&M Forest Service. The Wildmill Fire in Roberts County in the Panhandle is currently the biggest, with 23,147 acres burned and 95% containment. The Rest Area Fire in Gray County, east of Amarillo, was the third-biggest with 7,931 acres, but, as of around 7 p.m. March 16, has been fully contained. The Source Information in this report comes from the Texas A&M Forest Service, the city of Fredericksburg and reporting and interviews by FOX 7 Austin's Lauren Rangel.
