Storm tears through Pleasant Farms, many displaced amid destroyed homes
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The small community of Pleasant Farms, in Ector County, was hit hard by a storm early Tuesday morning, leaving many destroyed homes and downed power lines in its wake.
Images on social media showed flattened mobile homes and RVs, damaged cars, a toppled trees. Residents said the storm hit around 2:00 am on June 3.
Images courtesy of Wilson's Corner Grocery
Wilson's Corner Grocery said the Red Cross has set up in the area to provide support.
'Praying for the community and those who suffered and lost their homes, and grateful to hear of no serious injuries so far,' the store said in a Facebook post.
Employees offered a breakfast meal and a place to rest and make calls for anyone displaced.
We are working to learn more and will update this story as more information becomes available.
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