Authorities say three brothers died in Texas after falling through ice on a pond as a massive winter storm has gripped much of the nation.
Julio Cortez And Jamie StengleA pond where neighbors say three young boys died after falling into the water is seen Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Bonham, Texas. massive winter storm gripping the U.S. after falling through an icy pond across the street from a house where they were staying, authorities said Tuesday.
The brothers fell into a private pond Monday north of Bonham, a rural community of about 10,000 people near the Oklahoma border, the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office said. First responders and a neighbor pulled the two older boys from the water and the youngest sibling was recovered after an extensive search of the pond, according to the sheriff.that she tried to save her sons after their sister ran to tell her they were in the pond. She and her children had been staying at a friend’s house across the street from the pond. “I start running towards the pond and I jump in and I try to save them — also trying to keep myself alive because the water is freezing,” said Hangaman, who added that her body locked up as soon as she jumped in. “I couldn’t really hardly do anything,” Hangaman told the television station. “It was just one of me and three of them. And they were all needing me at one time and I couldn’t — I just couldn’t save them.”All three of the boys were in elementary school in the Bonham Independent School District, which had canceled classes Monday because of thethat has swept across much of the U.S. The school district was also closed Tuesday due to extreme weather conditions, including icy roads and freezing temperatures. “We are devastated by this unimaginable loss, and our thoughts are with the family, friends, and all who knew and loved these children,” Superintendent Lance Hamlin said in a letter to parents.More than 40 deaths have been reported in states affected by severe cold.Stengle contributed to this report from Dallas. Associated Press writer Kathy McCormack contributed to this report from Concord, New Hampshire. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.San Antonio councilwoman gets probation, lower charge in DWI case plea deal200+ blood donation appointments canceled, missed due to winter storm in San AntonioIs your TikTok not working properly? Here's what you should knowMom blames Instagram for her teen daughters' death✈️Thousands of flights cancelled due to weather🛩️Gov. Greg Abbott adds Bexar County to disaster declaration during winter weather▶🥶 How much longer will the freezing temperatures last? 🧊The Texas freeze shut down a lot of regular weekend stops for neighbors, including farmers markets.The Texas freeze shut down a lot of regular weekend stops for neighbors, including farmers markets.
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