"I think a lot of people can't imagine moving from this location," said one neighbor. The city reports it is waiving permit fees for necessary repairs to make the storm-damaged buildings habitable.
Despite the Texas Winter Storm, Weddings Went On
The pandemic has already thrown weddings into a tailspin, but a sudden and devastating storm was one more hurdle to overcome for vendors and couples.
On Feb. 14, when winter storm warnings and an increase in snowfall began in Texas, Julia McEwen and Chris Keton had just four hours to change wedding plans.Credit.Kendall Peters Photo
By Jenny Block
March 2, 2021
Battered already by a year of coronavirus devastation and postponements, couples in Texas who had hopes of marrying in mid-February had another unexpected hurdle to overcome before finally having their wedding day.