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HOUSTON — Tax Day 2016 flood victims are still waiting for government assistance. Kimberly Myles, Lone Star Legal Aid managing attorney, filed a fair housing lawsuit against Housing and Urban Development in July 2018. Arbor Court Apartments were built on Greens Bayou floodway. During the flood, tenants of the section 8 housing used anything they could to float to safety. Many people moved to temporary housing until the apartments were repaired. “As soon as they…

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas — The death toll has now climbed to four in the area around the city of Alto. A three and eight year old reportedly died in a car in Angelina County. The Houston County Sheriff confirmed one person was killed in the storm. A woman was also killed at Caddo Mounds State Historic Site in Cherokee County. Cherokee County Sheriff James Campbell says 150 people were at the Caddo Mounds State Historic…

FRANKLIN, Texas — Communities are cleaning up and assessing the damage after Saturday’s tornadoes moved through parts of Texas. On Sunday morning, officials in Robertson County, which is where the Franklin tornado hit, said during a news conference that their supply needs have been met, so please don’t bring anything out. They also are telling anyone who wants to come out and volunteer not to just show up. They’re asking people call the Red Cross…

FORT BEND, Texas — The storms left widespread damage in other parts of Texas Saturday.  In Alto, north of Lufkin, at least 25 people were injured at Caddo Mounds, where a group was holding a picnic. The patients were taken to the hospital via a school bus. But homes and neighborhoods suffered significant damage. “I mean, it demolished this house, the next house, the next house. There’s about four houses down there, and everyone of…

FRANKLIN, Texas — Robert Burton takes a Facetime call from his friend showing him the damage to his house. “Oh my God,” says the friend on the other end of the call. Walking up the steps to his attic you can see the clear sky through the ceiling. Burton was taking a nap when the power went off and heard a loud boom.  He and his family took cover.  When it finally finished Burton went…

FORT BEND, Texas — The storms left widespread damage in other parts of Texas Saturday.  In Alto, north of Lufkin, at least 25 people were injured at Caddo Mounds, where a group was holding a picnic. The patients were taken to the hospital via a school bus. But homes and neighborhoods suffered significant damage. “I mean, it demolished this house, the next house, the next house. There’s about four houses down there, and everyone of…

HOUSTON (FOX 26) – An EF-3 tornado touched down over Franklin, Texas, northwest of College Station, on Saturday afternoon, causing major damage and nearly a dozen injuries, sending two people to the hospital.  “God was here at this house, I know it for a fact,” said Franklin resident Laura Gomez. “He knew my kid and husband were home.” High winds and heavy rain left damage behind, knocking down trees and power lines, as well as overturning…

FRANKLIN, Texas — People were trapped in badly damaged homes as a tornado ruined a significant portion of Franklin, Texas on Saturday.  The National Weather Service confirmed it was an EF-3 tornado at peak intensity, with winds of 140 mph. Radar signatures consistent with a damaging tornado were observed across Robertson and Leon Counties. Damage surveys will take place in order to determine the number and intensity of tornadoes in these areas. Stay tuned for…

FRANKLIN, Texas — People were trapped in badly damaged homes as a tornado ruined a significant portion of Franklin, Texas on Saturday.  Only about a dozen people suffered minor injuries. Some suffered broken bones, according to Robertson County Judge Charles Ellison. Other than that, no significant injuries or deaths were reported.  But there is a massive cleanup ahead, as crews try to restore power to more than 3,500 residents who lost it across Robertson County….

FRANKLIN, Texas — People were trapped in badly damaged homes as a tornado ruined a significant portion of Franklin, Texas on Saturday.  Only about a dozen people suffered minor injuries. Some suffered broken bones, according to Robertson County Judge Charles Ellison. Other than that, no significant injuries or deaths were reported.  But there is a massive cleanup ahead, as crews try to restore power to more than 3,500 residents who lost it across Robertson County….

FRANKLIN, Texas — Severe weather Saturday caused major damage to homes and cars in Franklin, which is north of College Station.  Viewer photos shows trailer homes ripped apart by strong winds, power lines knocked down and trees on top of cars.  There were several tornado warnings issued as the storms moved through.   KHOU Dennis Phillips Though there were reports of tornadoes, nothing has been confirmed yet by the National Weather Service. Franklin residents are…

FRANKLIN, Texas — Severe weather Saturday caused major damage to homes and cars in Franklin, which is north of College Station.  Viewer photos shows trailer homes ripped apart by strong winds, power lines knocked down and trees on top of cars.  There were several tornado warnings issued as the storms moved through.   KHOU Dennis Phillips Though there were reports of tornadoes, nothing has been confirmed yet by the National Weather Service. Franklin residents are…

A tornado ripped through Franklin, Texas, on Saturday, as the National Weather Service in the state posted one tornado warning after another. There were reports of multiple injuries, the NWS said, and KBTX-TV reported widespread damage. Trees were pulled up by the roots, roofs torn off buildings, and the cinder block foundation was all that was left of a mobile home in the town, which is southeast of Waco. Across the Houston area, residents saw…

FRANKLIN, Texas — Severe weather Saturday caused major damage to homes and cars in Franklin, which is north of College Station.  Viewer photos shows trailer homes ripped apart by strong winds, power lines knocked down and trees on top of cars.  There were several tornado warnings issued as the storms moved through.   KHOU Dennis Phillips Though there were reports of tornadoes, nothing has been confirmed yet by the National Weather Service. Franklin residents are…

FRANKLIN, Texas — Severe weather Saturday caused major damage to homes and cars in Franklin, which is north of College Station.  Viewer photos shows trailer homes ripped apart by strong winds, power lines knocked down and trees on top of cars.  There were several tornado warnings issued as the storms moved through.   KHOU Dennis Phillips Though there were reports of tornadoes, nothing has been confirmed by the National Weather Service.