Tornado survivor shows storm shelter in Salado
When the devastating EF-3 tornado struck southern Bell County, Hatton gathered his family and neighbors and went for the storm shelter in his backyard.
When the devastating EF-3 tornado struck southern Bell County, Hatton gathered his family and neighbors and went for the storm shelter in his backyard.
'This is where the healing begins': Salado pastor holds Easter service at destroyed church
Despite his church being destroyed by a tornado, one Salado pastor held Easter service on a slab of concrete where the building once stood.
Despite his church being destroyed by a tornado, one Salado pastor held Easter service on a slab of concrete where the building once stood.
Crews working to restore power to Bell County community following EF-3 tornado
When the tornado tore through the area, it destroyed most of the power lines, leaving more than 500 homes without power, according to county officials.
When the tornado tore through the area, it destroyed most of the power lines, leaving more than 500 homes without power, according to county officials.
25 injured, 76 buildings lost due to tornado in Bell County
Gov. Greg Abbott spoke in Salado about the state's response to the severe weather and tornadoes that tore through the area.
Gov. Greg Abbott spoke in Salado about the state's response to the severe weather and tornadoes that tore through the area.
‘We’re just trusting God to help us’: Pastor of church destroyed by tornado pushes ahead with Easter services
Amongst the rubble is the site of the Victory Baptist Church, which is essentially now nothing more than a concrete slab.
Amongst the rubble is the site of the Victory Baptist Church, which is essentially now nothing more than a concrete slab.
Volunteers helping Salado residents clean-up following EF-3 tornado
A call center has been set up in Salado. Volunteers are matching donations of time, labor and resources with home and business owners' needs.
A call center has been set up in Salado. Volunteers are matching donations of time, labor and resources with home and business owners' needs.
Experts travel to Texas to measure, 3D scan large hailstone found in Salado
After Gina Brown found a huge haillstone in her backyard, she preserved it in her freezer so experts could travel to Texas to 3D scan and measure the stone.
After Gina Brown found a huge haillstone in her backyard, she preserved it in her freezer so experts could travel to Texas to 3D scan and measure the stone.
Salado church damaged by tornado still planning on holding Easter Sunday service
A Salado church is still planning on having their Easter Sunday service after a tornado swept through the community.
A Salado church is still planning on having their Easter Sunday service after a tornado swept through the community.
Historic size? National Weather Service to study large hail found in Texas
After posting about the 5.5-inch hailstone on social media, the National Weather Service contacted her and asked Brown to preserve it, so they can study it.
After posting about the 5.5-inch hailstone on social media, the National Weather Service contacted her and asked Brown to preserve it, so they can study it.
Texas Gov. Abbott issues disaster declarations for Bell, Williamson counties
The disaster declarations come after tornadoes, large hail, heavy rain and damaging wings impacted Bell and Williamson counties overnight on April 12.
The disaster declarations come after tornadoes, large hail, heavy rain and damaging wings impacted Bell and Williamson counties overnight on April 12.
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.
U-Haul offering 30 days of self-storage to Bell County tornado victims
U-Haul is offering free self-storage to those impacted by the EF-3 tornado that touched down in Bell County. It gives the community a safe place to store belongings as they recover and rebuild.
U-Haul is offering free self-storage to those impacted by the EF-3 tornado that touched down in Bell County. It gives the community a safe place to store belongings as they recover and rebuild.
NWS classifies Bell County tornado near Salado high-end EF-3 with max winds of 165 mph
There were 63 structures damaged in Bell County following the tornadoes on Tuesday evening. Out of the 63 structures, 61 were homes.
There were 63 structures damaged in Bell County following the tornadoes on Tuesday evening. Out of the 63 structures, 61 were homes.
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.
Viewers share photos, videos during severe weather in Central Texas
Large hail was a possibility as storms made their way into Central Texas. Residents sent in pictures and videos of what they got in their areas.
Large hail was a possibility as storms made their way into Central Texas. Residents sent in pictures and videos of what they got in their areas.
Killeen police, Texas Rangers investigate officer-involved shooting
An officer-involved shooting in Killeen has prompted the police department and Texas Rangers to investigate.
An officer-involved shooting in Killeen has prompted the police department and Texas Rangers to investigate.
Homes no longer threatened as Fort Hood officials try to put out Crittenburg Complex fire
Fire crews from Hutto and Round Rock are among those working what’s called the Crittenburg Complex fire. The fire is located near Gatesville, most of the 32,000 acres of land that has burned so far is on Fort Hood.
Fire crews from Hutto and Round Rock are among those working what’s called the Crittenburg Complex fire. The fire is located near Gatesville, most of the 32,000 acres of land that has burned so far is on Fort Hood.