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Walt Disney Elementary School was ripped apart in an EF-2 tornado Saturday. ALVIN, Texas — A devasting EF-2 tornado ripped through Brazoria County Saturday, destroying Walt Disney Elementary School. The school district was holding a donation drive to collect specific supplies. Below is what you need to know to help those who need it following the storm.  Tuesday, Dec. 31, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 10 4 p.m.Wednesday, Jan. 1,  8 a.m. to…

HOUSTON — Lowe’s associates at the Kingwood store will hand out free tornado cleanup supplies Tuesday as part of a community response effort following recent tornadoes and severe weather. The event, called the Tote Brigade, will begin at 10 a.m. at the Lowe’s located at 22600 Eastex Freeway. Supplies will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. More than 200 heavy-duty, 27-gallon totes filled with essential cleanup items will be available. Each…

Matthew Weaver, a resident of Porter Heights, said he and his mother were separated in their home by the force of the wind as a door slammed her to the ground. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A family who survived one of Saturday’s tornadoes is speaking out after the twister ripped the roof off their home. Matthew Weaver and his parents’ home was among the 300 structures damaged during the storm in Montgomery County. Montgomery County…

Matthew Weaver, a resident of Porter Heights, said he and his mother were separated in their home by the force of the wind as a door slammed her to the ground. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A family who survived one of Saturday’s tornadoes is speaking out after the twister ripped the roof off their home. Matthew Weaver and his parents’ home was among the 300 structures damaged during the storm in Montgomery County. Montgomery County…

An EF-3 tornado hit Montgomery County, damaging homes and buildings from Porter Heights to Splendora. SPLENDORA, Texas — A Montgomery County couple said their home was heavily damaged by Saturday’s strong tornadoes. An EF-3 tornado hit Montgomery County, damaging homes and buildings from Porter Heights to Splendora. One couple said they came home from work to see their home severely damaged. Despite the loss, they are grateful no one was hurt. “It was horrible knowing that…

Corey’s Kitchen, a local restaurant in town, said it is donating part of the sales of its weekly special to help teachers at Walt Disney Elementary School. ALVIN, Texas — The community in Alvin is coming together after a devasting EF-2 tornado ripped through Brazoria County Saturday, destroying Walt Disney Elementary School. The damage to the school is extensive, with the roof caved in and several classrooms covered in debris. Alvin ISD said the school…

A family is grateful their home was spared while also feeling sorrow for those around them who lost everything. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A family in Montgomery County is counting their blessings after narrowly avoiding devastation when a strong tornado moved through their community last weekend. Emergency officials said hundreds of buildings were damaged and some were destroyed. On Pickering Road in New Caney, a family is grateful their home was spared while also feeling…

A family is grateful their home was spared while also feeling sorrow for those around them who lost everything. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A family in Montgomery County is counting their blessings after narrowly avoiding devastation when a strong tornado moved through their community last weekend. Emergency officials said hundreds of buildings were damaged and some were destroyed. On Pickering Road in New Caney, a family is grateful their home was spared while also feeling…

Students and teachers prepare to return to class in a temporary location. ALVIN, Texas — Walt Disney Elementary School students and teachers are supposed to return to class next Tuesday, but it won’t be at their actual school. Walt Disney Elementary School in Alvin ISD suffered major damage in Saturday’s tornado outbreak. The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said at least 40 structures were impacted by the tornado, including at least 30 homes. The other impacted…

Officer Mark Herman had been fighting for his life since being injured while cleaning up debris from Hurricane Beryl at his home on July 8. HOUSTON — A police officer who was injured while cleaning up after Hurricane Beryl died over the weekend, according to the Bellaire Police Department. Bellaire police posted on Monday morning about the death of Officer Mark Herman. They said he had been hospitalized since being injured while cleaning up debris…

Officer Mark Herman had been fighting for his life since being injured while cleaning up debris from Hurricane Beryl at his home on July 8. HOUSTON — A police officer who was injured while cleaning up after Hurricane Beryl died over the weekend, according to the Bellaire Police Department. Bellaire police posted on Monday morning about the death of Officer Mark Herman. They said he had been hospitalized since being injured while cleaning up debris…

Officer Mark Herman had been fighting for his life since being injured while cleaning up debris from Hurricane Beryl at his home on July 8. HOUSTON — A police officer who was injured while cleaning up after Hurricane Beryl died over the weekend, according to the Bellaire Police Department. Bellaire police posted on Monday morning about the death of Officer Mark Herman. They said he had been hospitalized since being injured while cleaning up debris…

Montgomery County Judge issued a disaster declaration following Saturday’s storm. CONROE, Texas — The Montgomery County judge issued a disaster declaration after strong storms damaged hundreds of buildings and injured up to ten people Saturday. Judge Mark Keough made the declaration after it was confirmed an EF-3 tornado landed in the Porter Heights area. Wind speeds were recorded between 135 to 165 miles per hour. In one of the hardest hit areas, a volunteer group…

The hardest-hit area, Porter Heights, is now a hub of recovery efforts as neighbors, volunteers and utility crews come together to help those impacted. MONTGOMERY, Texas — Montgomery County is grappling with the aftermath of a powerful EF-3 tornado that left a trail of destruction. The Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management said 8 to 10 people sustained minor injuries due to the storm. No deaths were confirmed. About 302 structures in…

Loved ones identified the woman as Jamie Brown, 46. HOUSTON — Family members have identified the woman killed by a tornado in Brazoria County. Official storm reports indicate the EF-2 tornado moved from the southwest end of County Road 172 to the eastern edge of Hillcrest, with a path length of 8.8 miles, destroying several structures in its path. Loved ones said Jamie Brown, 46, died in the tornado after the storm ripped through the…