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NTX youth baseball team OK after getting caught in floods
By KDFW at FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
A youth baseball team from Parker County was in Mississippi for a tournament when the area experienced intense flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Key takeaway A youth baseball team from Parker County was in Mississippi for a tournament when the area experienced intense flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The close call for the Parker County youth baseball team in Mississippi serves as a stark contrast to the typical summer weather patterns in North Texas, where droughts are more common than flooding. However, this incident may raise questions about the preparedness of local parks and recreation facilities in Southlake to handle unexpected heavy rainfall events. Given the area's participation in regional and national sports tournaments, it's crucial for city officials to review emergency response plans, ensuring that visiting teams and local residents are safe in the event of severe weather. The experience of the Parker County team may prompt a re-examination of flood mitigation measures and communication protocols in place at Southlake's public parks, which could help prevent similar situations in the future.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A youth baseball team from Parker County was in Mississippi for a tournament when the area experienced intense flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
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