tornado

– Tornado Special Report –

Richland rallies resources – Useful information for tornado victims
Jack Ramirez Bernal – Managing Editor

Saying that Richland officials are “keenly aware” that many students and families were affected by the Oct. 20 tornadoes that hit North Texas, Richland College President Dr. Kay Eggleston said the college is offering relief to the community.

Tornado spares Richland, hits surrounding areas
Jonathan Lin – Photo Editor

Patrice Kreutz was seeking shelter inside her bathroom when an EF-3 tornado hit her apartment at the corner of Royal and the Dallas North Tollway.  “It was like a freight train hit and the windows were all busted out,” she said. 

Richland professor affected by tornado
Rovenia Bartee – Staff Writer

A Richland music professor was among the tens of thousands of North Texans whose homes were damaged or destroyed Oct. 20 when an EF3 tornado tore through Richardson. 

Students recount their disaster experiences
Nabeela Iqbal – Staff Writer

An untold number of Richland students found themselves caught up in one of the worst tornadoes to ever strike North Texas. For Arfia Kazi, a student worker at the Office of Student Life (OSL), the tornado was a frightening experience.

Ten tornadoes in NWS tally
Alex Ortuno – Staff Writer

A total of 10 tornadoes ripped through the Metroplex the night of Oct. 20, causing some $2 billion in damage according to early estimates from the Insurance Council of Texas.