Many of us remember the heat wave of 2011 in East Texas. Thing is, as hot as that was, it never came close to the hottest temperature ever recorded in Texas.
In an online social media group, area residents shared photos of the destruction--including huge fallen trees, and damage to area businesses and homes.
Remember, no matter how "safe" a park or place may be, it's important to always be aware of your surroundings. You may even want to consider a walking buddy.
Tornadoes are nothing new to us in East Texas or throughout the state of Texas. Being on the bottom end of Tornado Alley means we've seen some powerful tornadoes strike in our state.
We are getting into that time of year when tornadoes will become more common across East Texas. Sometimes, we might running some errands when the storm hits. Are businesses required to provide shelter if you are caught in one of those storms?