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2 days ago
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Fatal boat propeller strike at Possum Kingdom Lake under investigation
PALO PINTO COUNTY (KFDX/KJTL) – A fatal boat incident on Possum Kingdom Lake led to the arrest of a boat operator on Friday, June 6. According to the Mineral Wells Area News, it happened yesterday evening. Texas Game Wardens, the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office and Sacred Cross EMS all responded to a call about a propeller strike on PK Lake. Based on a statement from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, a 23-year-old man from Abilene was being pulled on a tube by a boat carrying three people when the boat's propeller struck him. According to public information officer Maggie Berger with Texas Parks and Wildlife, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Allegedly, the operator of the boat, 21-year-old Justin Pillard from Abilene, was arrested by the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office and is facing charges of intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle. This case is still under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
19-05-2025
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Residents begin recovery efforts as Palo Pinto County reels from tornado damage
Community comes together to clean up after storms, tornadoes hit North Texas Community comes together to clean up after storms, tornadoes hit North Texas Community comes together to clean up after storms, tornadoes hit North Texas The town of Gordon, located in southern Palo Pinto County, is picking up the pieces after multiple tornadoes ripped through the area Sunday night, leaving behind a trail of destruction. An EF-1 tornado was confirmed in and near Gordon, according to the National Weather Service. Peak winds reached 105 mph. According to the Palo Pinto County Emergency Manager, 31 homes were damaged in the storm, including one that was completely destroyed. "Next thing we know, the front door opened, glass shattered everywhere, the rain came in," said Alicia McCauley, who huddled with her family inside their Gordon home when the storm passed over. "We started just praying and praying, saying, 'God help us,' because it was insane. It's something I would never want to wish on anybody. It was scary." No one was killed, but there were a few minor injuries. A family that went to the hospital for treatment has since been released. "We're thankful to be alive, McCauley said. "That's the main thing." McCauley said the pressure during the storm was so intense it gave her a headache. "I don't want to do it again," she said. "I don't want to go through it again, that's for sure." Tamber Dixon, another resident, echoed the sentiment. "Oh, it was roaring," she said of the storm. "One went by—a big old roar—and then another came on the other side. I just sat there and prayed. Nothing we could do but pray." Despite their losses, residents remain grateful and determined to rebuild. "I feel blessed," Dixon said. "I have everything." Volunteers jumped in Monday morning, working nonstop by cutting up fallen trees, clearing debris, and hauling broken pieces of roofs and buildings off homes. "All these people, they just loaded up their tractors and trailers and skid steers and came over and started working," said Michael McCoy, whose portable structure business was destroyed. "They said, 'Point me a direction.'" His wife, Martha McCoy, added, "And the women who didn't know what to do went to cook food and are bringing lunch, water, and Gatorade to everybody." Only the McCoys' office and one RV were left standing. The Red Cross is on the ground distributing supplies, but there's no need for a temporary shelter at this point. Neighbors have also set up a place to provide food and water. "Everybody out here is great people," Martha McCoy said. "We couldn't ask for anything better." Recovery will likely take weeks, but the people of Gordon say they're ready to face it together.
CBS News
19-05-2025
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- CBS News
Severe storm damage prompts Gordon ISD school closure Monday
A rural North Texas school district canceled classes on Monday after a night of severe storms. Gordon ISD, located in Palo Pinto County, had extensive damage to school property and asked staff and students to stay off campus while emergency crews and insurance adjusters investigate. There was also no power in the City of Gordon as several light poles and power lines were down. A CBS News Texas crew in Gordon Monday morning reported a building that appeared to belong to the school was missing its roof and its walls were ripped off. Bleachers at the school's baseball field were also mangled. Mangled bleachers seen in Gordon, Texas following a night of severe storms that prompted Gordon ISD to cancel school. CBS News Texas According to Gordon ISD, no life-threatening injuries were reported. "We can't thank you enough for the outpouring of love," a post on Gordon ISD's Facebook page read. "While we are devastated, we are Gordon strong," the post continued. "We will get through this. Sending our prayers and love to each and every one in our community!" Gordon ISD has one school campus, located in the central part of town. Gordon is about 67 miles west of Fort Worth. Severe storms rip across North Texas on May 18 Multiple funnel clouds were spotted by CBS News Texas Storm Chaser Jason McLaughlin in Palo Pinto County Sunday evening. A tornado was confirmed over Strawn, about 8 miles west of Gordon. A tornado hasn't been confirmed in Gordon.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Gordon ISD closed Monday due to storm damage
The Brief Gordon ISD schools will be closed Monday. The district says there is a lot of storm damage in Gordon. A tornado warning was issued in Palo Pinto County at 7:21 p.m. GORDON, Texas - Gordon ISD schools will be closed on Monday due to damage from severe storms that moved through the area on Sunday night. What we know Gordon ISD announced they would not be having school on Monday due to "substantial" damage. The district says there is a lot of storm damage in Gordon, which is more than 60 miles west of Fort Worth. A tornado warning was issued for Palo Pinto County at 7:21 on Sunday night. The district says that no life-threatening injuries occurred. Gordon ISD asked for everyone, including staff, to stay off campus and away from the football and baseball field. What we don't know The extent of the damage is not known. Crews will assess the damage at sunrise. What they're saying "While we are devastated, we are Gordon strong. We will get through this. Sending our prayers and love to each and everyone in our community!" wrote the district on Facebook. The Source Information in this article comes from Gordon ISD and the National Weather Service.
