Victims of the EF-2 tornado in Cooke County on Saturday night

Victims of the EF-2 tornado in Cooke County on Saturday night

Seven people were killed and more than 60 others injured, officials said. VALLEY VIEW, Texas — One day later, more information is being found about the victims of a deadly reported tornado that hit Cooke County on Saturday evening. Seven people were killed and more than 100 others injured in the disaster, officials said. The tornado also leveled homes and structures across Denton, Cooke and Collin Counties. Three of those killed were Miranda, Marco and…

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What we know about the North Texas tornado victims who were killed

What we know about the North Texas tornado victims who were killed

Seven people were killed and more than 60 others injured, officials said. VALLEY VIEW, Texas — One day later, more information is being found about the victims of a deadly reported tornado that hit Cooke County on Saturday evening. Seven people were killed and more than 100 others injured in the disaster, officials said. The tornado also leveled homes and structures across Denton, Cooke and Collin Counties. Three of those killed were Miranda, Marco and…

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Seven confirmed dead — including children — after an EF-2 tornado hit Cooke County Saturday night

Seven confirmed dead — including children — after an EF-2 tornado hit Cooke County Saturday night

As of 5 p.m. Sunday, more than 38,000 people are without power and more than 200 homes and buildings were destroyed or damaged. VALLEY VIEW, Texas — Seven people are dead, and more than 100 people injured, following a reported tornado Saturday night near Valley View, the Cooke County Sheriff has confirmed. Sunday evening Governor Greg Abbott along with Cook County officials and the National Weather Service held a press conference. The NWS confirmed the…

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Dozens injured and at least five confirmed dead — including children — after reported tornado Saturday night, North Texas sheriff says

Dozens injured and at least five confirmed dead — including children — after reported tornado Saturday night, North Texas sheriff says

Sheriff Ray Sappington said 60 to 80 people were injured at the AP Travel Center during the storm, and that there were confirmed fatalities in a nearby community. VALLEY VIEW, Texas — At least five people are dead, and more than 60 people injured, following a reported tornado Saturday night near Valley View, the Cooke County Sheriff has confirmed. Speaking from the site of the decimated AP Travel Center at the intersection of I-35 and…

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SkateWorld roller skating rink reopening over a year after tornado ripped through Deer Park

SkateWorld roller skating rink reopening over a year after tornado ripped through Deer Park

In January 2023, a devastating EF-3 tornado tore through Pasadena and Deer Park, leaving SkateWorld in shambles. DEER PARK, Texas — A popular roller skating rink in Deer Park will reopen its doors over a year after a tornado ripped through the beloved business. In January 2023, a devastating EF-3 tornado tore through Pasadena and Deer Park, leaving SkateWorld in shambles. RELATED: Pregnant woman rides out tornado inside Skateworld in Deer Park On Wednesday, the rink opened…

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FEMA administrator tours Houston storm damage with local leaders, announces more help on the way

FEMA administrator tours Houston storm damage with local leaders, announces more help on the way

HOUSTON — On Tuesday, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency toured damaged areas in the Houston area, witnessed relief efforts and met with local leaders as thousands of residents remain impacted across Southeast Texas from last week’s derecho storm. Deanne Criswell made multiple stops while visiting Houston – first touring the disaster relief site at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston in Spring Branch and seeing damage at a nearby apartment…

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Early voting for May 28 primary runoff elections will go on, despite storm damage

Early voting for May 28 primary runoff elections will go on, despite storm damage

Early voting for the May 28 primary runoff will go on as planned on Monday, despite damage reported to some of the Harris County elections facilities. Some locations, however, will not be open for voters. On Sunday night, Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth said in a news release that 44 voting centers will be open from May 20 through May 24 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. There will be some locations, however, that won’t…

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Houston-area storm damage: Update on status of schools, power outages and resources for storm victims

Houston-area storm damage: Update on status of schools, power outages and resources for storm victims

Two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Cypress and Waller Thursday night. But 7 deaths, extensive damage and power outages in Houston were caused by a derecho system. HOUSTON — A destructive and deadly storm moved through the Houston area on Thursday, knocking out power, damaging structures and scattering debris everywhere. At least seven people were killed. After the storm passed, the cleanup began, but there are some things Houston city officials want you to know…

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EF-1 tornadoes ripped through Cypress, Waller County areas with winds at more than 100 mph, NWS reports

EF-1 tornadoes ripped through Cypress, Waller County areas with winds at more than 100 mph, NWS reports

The Cypress area tornado had winds of 110 mph. The path size was .77 miles. The Waller tornado peaked at 100 mph. HOUSTON — Two tornadoes touched down in Southeast Texas during Thursday’s severe weather, according to the National Weather Service. One was in Cypress. The other was in Waller County. The NWS had teams spread out across the region and Jeff Evans with the organization told KHOU 11’s Victor Jacobo about the Cypress tornado….

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Houston-area storm damage updates: Clean up continues after NWS says two EF-1 tornadoes and powerful derecho ripped through SE Texas

Houston-area storm damage updates: Clean up continues after NWS says two EF-1 tornadoes and powerful derecho ripped through SE Texas

Two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Cypress and Waller Thursday night. But 7 deaths, extensive damage and power outages in Houston were caused by a derecho system. HOUSTON — A destructive and deadly storm moved through the Houston area on Thursday, knocking out power, damaging structures and scattering debris everywhere. At least four people were killed. After the storm passed, the cleanup began, but there are some things Houston city officials want you to know…

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EF 1 tornadoes ripped through Cypress, Waller County areas at more than 100 mph, NWS reports

EF 1 tornadoes ripped through Cypress, Waller County areas at more than 100 mph, NWS reports

The Cypress area tornado had winds of 110 mph. The path size was .77 miles. The Waller tornado peaked at 100 mph. HOUSTON — Two tornadoes touched down in Southeast Texas during Thursday’s severe weather, according to the National Weather Service. One was in Cypress. The other was in Waller County. The NWS had teams spread out across the region and Jeff Evans with the organization told KHOU 11’s Victor Jacobo about the Cypress tornado….

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Houston-area storm damage updates: NWS says two EF-1 tornadoes and powerful derecho event hit SE Texas

Houston-area storm damage updates: NWS says two EF-1 tornadoes and powerful derecho event hit SE Texas

Two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Cypress and Waller Thursday night. But 7 deaths, extensive damage and power outages in Houston were caused by a derecho system. HOUSTON — A destructive and deadly storm moved through the Houston area on Thursday, knocking out power, damaging structures and scattering debris everywhere. At least four people were killed. After the storm passed, the cleanup began, but there are some things Houston city officials want you to know…

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Houston-area storm damage updates: NWS says two EF-1 tornadoes and powerful dericho event hit SE Texas

Houston-area storm damage updates: NWS says two EF-1 tornadoes and powerful dericho event hit SE Texas

Two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Waller and Chambers County Thursday night. But 7 deaths, extensive damage and power outages in Houston were caused by a derecho. HOUSTON — A destructive and deadly storm moved through the Houston area on Thursday, knocking out power, damaging structures and scattering debris everywhere. At least four people were killed. After the storm passed, the cleanup began, but there are some things Houston city officials want you to know…

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NWS confirms two EF 1 tornados touched down Thursday — one in the Cypress area and one in Waller County

NWS confirms two EF 1 tornados touched down Thursday — one in the Cypress area and one in Waller County

HOUSTON — Two tornadoes touched down in Southeast Texas during Thursday’s severe weather, according to the National Weather Service. One was in Cypress. The other was in Waller County. According oto the National Weather Service, the Cypress tornado was an EF-1 with winds of 110 miles per hour.  We don’t know the path and how long it was on the ground, but Jeff Evans with the NWS confirmed the tornado touched down in northwest Harris…

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