Storms wreak havoc

Strong winds, driving rains leave city dark and damp

By: Sharayah Sherrod - Texarkana Gazette

Christine Bevers of Red Lick, Texas, stands in front of the home of James Hilland, her father, Saturday evening after the first round of storms. The tree had been blown over by the high winds.

Evening storms tore through the Ark-La-Tex Saturday, downing power lines, sending trees through roofs, and making some roads impassable.

The Twin Cities were not spared. Structural damage was widespread, but no serious injuries or deaths were reported as of presstime Saturday night. Texar...

Published: 05/03/2009