World News | Storms Rip Through Parts of Texas, Causing Injuries, Damage

Powderly (Texas), Nov 5 (AP) Storms ripped through parts of Texas on Friday, flattening homes and toppling trees, with local officials in one county reporting at least two dozen people injured.

One community hit hard was Powderly, Texas, near the border with Oklahoma and about 120 miles (193 kilometers) northeast of Dallas.

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Randi Johnson, chief of the Powderly Volunteer Fire Department, told The Paris News newspaper that she wasn't aware anyone had been killed but knew of injuries.

“It's going to take a long time to get this cleaned up, but the community came together,” Johnson said. “It's really heartbreaking to see.”

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Lamar County Judge Brandon Bell -- the highest elected official in the county that includes Powderly -- declared a disaster in the area, a step in getting federal assistance and funding. Bell's declaration said at least two dozen people were injured across the county. (AP)

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