Surviving the Storm: Houston Businesses Face Devastation After Destructive Spring Storm

In the Spring Branch area of Houston, Texas, business owners are facing the aftermath of a destructive storm that caused major damage. A tire shop at Bingle Road and Sowden Road collapsed completely during the storm, leaving the owner and an employee seeking shelter inside. Despite the devastation, the owner shared that stacks of tires inside the building actually helped protect them when the roof caved in.

Emotions ran high as he spoke about the damage to his family business, which he had worked on for over two years. Nearby, a USPS truck was overturned by the strong winds, but fortunately, the person inside was unharmed. The area surrounding the tire shop was blocked off, with downed power lines and debris scattered. Additionally, several traffic lights were not functioning properly.

In other parts of Houston, like Downtown and the Houston Heights area, more damage was reported. Mayor John Whitmire urged residents to stay home due to the danger posed by broken glass and the lack of traffic control measures. An over 100-foot transmission tower also fell on Highway 290 at 34th Street, causing power outages and chaos in the area.

As the community comes together to assess and repair the damage caused by