By Kayleen Holder
Editor
A quick but strong burst of wind ripped through the community of Natalia this past Tuesday evening, August 19.
“There were trees and debris blown everywhere,” said Natalia PD Chief Martin Chavez. “Some said they saw funnel clouds–others said no–I am not sure on that, but it was severe enough to uproot some huge trees. It uprooted a Cottonwood tree near the intersection of 5th and Aubrey Streets that I believe was at least 45 years old and between 35-40 ft tall, as well as many others. Thankfully, it fell the opposite direction and not on the nearby house.”
And in times of need, a little light always shines through in communities like ours.
“What was really amazing is that while we were out there cleaning up debris I saw several groups of people who just brought out their chainsaws and went around helping neighbors in need. I wish I would have gotten their names, but they know who they are, and it was so nice to see that,” Chief Chavez said.
