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EF1 Tornado Kills 1, Injures Dozens in Texas Border Town

  • An EF1 tornado struck the small Texas town of Laguna Heights early Saturday morning, resulting in one death and dozens of injuries.
  • The tornado caused major damage to homes and infrastructure in the area, damaging between 40 to 60 homes and knocking out power.
  • Highways remain closed as emergency crews work to clear debris and restore services.
  • State and local authorities have opened a shelter and triage center to assist displaced residents.
  • The tornado came with little warning and struck an area that rarely experiences such severe weather events.
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