'We are going through the heart-wrenching loss of life,' the Texas governor told reporters.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott extended a disaster declaration to four additional counties, bringing the total to 108, after storms ripped across the Lone Star State on Saturday and Sunday.Seven people were killed by a tornado in Cooke County alone. In total, 17 people died across the U.S. over the weekend as a result of the extreme weather conditions, which also affected Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kentucky.
'The governor also confirmed that 'at least about 100 people' had been injured in the storms, while 'more than 200 homes and structures' were destroyed and a further 120 were damaged.Referring to the injuries and damage Abbott added: 'I'll be shocked if those numbers are not increased as further assessments are made.'Children Among VictimsCooke County Sheriff Ray Sappington confirmed the seven tornado victims included children aged two and five.
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