EF-3 tornado that injured 23 in Texas rated as second-strongest in US this year
The tornado touched down in Williamson County just after 5:30 p.m. and lasted over a half hour, stretching at least 13 miles into Bell County, according to the National Weather Service.
The tornado touched down in Williamson County just after 5:30 p.m. and lasted over a half hour, stretching at least 13 miles into Bell County, according to the National Weather Service.
Bell County church members, homeowners begin cleaning up debris after tornado
The tornado started on the Williamson and Bell County line and traveled eight miles northeast hitting Salado.
The tornado started on the Williamson and Bell County line and traveled eight miles northeast hitting Salado.
23 people hurt in Bell County after tornado touches down
At least 23 people were hurt and at least 12 of them were taken to the hospital. At least one person was in critical condition, says FOX Weather.
At least 23 people were hurt and at least 12 of them were taken to the hospital. At least one person was in critical condition, says FOX Weather.
Videos show tornadoes touching down in Central Texas
Residents capture videos as severe weather hit Central Texas with two counties, Bell and Williamson, suffering the most damage when tornadoes touched down.
Residents capture videos as severe weather hit Central Texas with two counties, Bell and Williamson, suffering the most damage when tornadoes touched down.
Central Texas severe weather: Tornadoes, hail in Bell, Williamson Counties
Most of Central Texas stayed dry, but areas like Florence, Jarrell, and Salado were hit hard by severe weather.
Most of Central Texas stayed dry, but areas like Florence, Jarrell, and Salado were hit hard by severe weather.
Glass art up for auction to help build housing community in Georgetown
Salado Glassworks is auctioning off glass art to help build a housing community for adults with special needs in Georgetown.
Salado Glassworks is auctioning off glass art to help build a housing community for adults with special needs in Georgetown.
Salado businesses cautiously reopen during COVID-19 pandemic
There are still a lot of store doors that remain locked in Salado, and those who have reopened are cautiously optimistic.
There are still a lot of store doors that remain locked in Salado, and those who have reopened are cautiously optimistic.
Salado church volunteers serve up warm meals, smiles at I-35 rest stops
Volunteers and members from the Salado United Methodist Church served meals at both north and southbound I-35 Bell County rest stops to any travelers who stop by.
Volunteers and members from the Salado United Methodist Church served meals at both north and southbound I-35 Bell County rest stops to any travelers who stop by.
DMV says truck driver didn't have permit for over-height load
Salado bridge folo
Salado bridge folo
Texas DMV: Motor carrier that struck bridge didn't have permit to carry over-height load
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles says that based on a review of its records it has determined that the motor carrier that struck the bridge in Salado didn't have the legally required permit
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles says that based on a review of its records it has determined that the motor carrier that struck the bridge in Salado didn't have the legally required permit
Alternate routes suggested due to I-35 bridge crash
I-35 alternate routes
I-35 alternate routes
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Alternate travel routes to avoid i-35 wreckage
Here is a google map showing an alternate travel route to avoid the accident in Salado.
Here is a google map showing an alternate travel route to avoid the accident in Salado.
All lanes of I-35 in Salado now open, victim identified
TxDOT says that all lanes of I-35 in Salado are now open. DPS has also identified the man killed in the crash as 32-year-old Clark Brandon Davis of Arlington.
TxDOT says that all lanes of I-35 in Salado are now open. DPS has also identified the man killed in the crash as 32-year-old Clark Brandon Davis of Arlington.