Gov. Abbott expands disaster declaration after EF‑3 tornado devastates Mineral Wells

Name: Gov. Abbott expands disaster declaration after EF‑3 tornado devastates Mineral Wells
Uploaded: 2026-05-02T18:40:00-0500
Duration: 27 s
Description: Gov. Greg Abbott has expanded a disaster declaration to include Palo Pinto County and Mineral Wells after an EF‑3 tornado struck Tuesday, damaging more than 130 buildings and destroying or flattening 23 homes and businesses. Local officials say rebuilding will take time.

Gov. Greg Abbott has expanded a disaster declaration to include Palo Pinto County and Mineral Wells after an EF‑3 tornado struck Tuesday, damaging more than 130 buildings and destroying or flattening 23 homes and businesses. Local officials say rebuilding will take time.