**BREAKING: FLOCK OF MYSTERY SHEEP DESCEND UPON TEXAS SCHOOL, CHAOS ENSUES**
In a bizarre incident that has left residents of rural Texas scratching their heads, a flock of approximately 427 (and counting) sheep suddenly materialized near Oakdale Elementary School, sending students and faculty into a frenzy.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as “absolute pandemonium” as the flock of sheep, estimated to be around 3-4 feet tall and sporting an impressive array of fluffy white coats, wandered onto school grounds at approximately 8:45am.
“I was just walking to my locker when I saw a sea of woolly chaos descending upon us,” said 10-year-old student, Timmy Johnson. “I mean, I’ve seen some weird things in my time, but this was like something out of a cartoon!”
The sheep, which appear to be of the “mystery” variety (experts claim they don’t actually exist in real life), seem to be completely unaware of their surroundings, merrily munching on grass and leaving a trail of, ahem, “natural fertilizer” in their wake.
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Principal, Karen Thompson. “We’re not sure where they came from or how they got here, but we’re doing our best to, uh, ‘herd’ them away from the school building.”
As students and faculty struggle to cope with the unexpected invasion, rumors are spreading like wildfire that the sheep may be, in fact, aliens in disguise.
“I heard they’re actually extraterrestrial spies, sent to study our cafeteria food,” said 12-year-old student, Emily Wilson. “I mean, have you tried the school’s mystery meat? It’s out of this world!”
While officials are urging calm and assuring the public that the situation is under control, local residents are bracing themselves for the possibility of a full-blown sheep-astrophe.
“We’re doing our best to contain the situation, but it’s not easy when you’ve got 427 fluffy interlopers running amok,” said Sheriff, Bob Smith. “We’re just hoping they don’t start demanding vegan options in the school cafeteria.”
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story, and in the meantime, residents are advised to keep a safe distance from the mysterious flock and not attempt to feed them (or try to ride them, for that matter).
