Texas Rangers lost to Athletics 5-2 on the road in MLB action on August 16, 2026.
Tessa Esparza
August 17, 20261 min read
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Texas Rangers lost to Athletics 5-2 on the road in MLB action on August 16, 2026.
It was a road game.
Tessa Esparza
Tessa Esparza covers Little Elm high school and area college sports.
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A severe Flood Watch is in effect for Little Elm as showers and thunderstorms bring significant rainfall. Current conditions are humid with light rain, and more storms are expected tonight and tomorrow.
A severe Flood Watch is in effect for Little Elm as scattered storms bring heavy rain. Current temps are 86F with gusty winds. Expect 1-2 inches of rain tonight and tomorrow.
Wednesday’s NWS update focuses on storms moving west to east overnight, with 2–4 inches across the watch area and localized 5–7-inch totals possible.
