by: Wes Wilson Posted: Mar 22, 2021 / 11:50 PM CDT / Updated: Mar 23, 2021 / 06:33 AM CDT
BERTRAM, Texas (KXAN) — There is significant storm damage in Bertram in Burnet County following Monday night’s severe thunderstorms. At least one century-old building in Bertram collapsed in what was possibly a tornado just before 10 p.m.
This is what’s left of the A.B. McGill & Co. General Store, which was built in 1905, according to multiple reports online.
Severe storms caused widespread damage Monday night into Tuesday night in Bertram. The National Weather Service will head out there today to determine if a tornado caused the damage. (KXAN photo/Nabil Remadna)
Another viewer sent us this picture of what they said was the Bertram Blend and Boutique. KXAN photographer Andrew Choat and reporter Avery Travis also got additional damage photos and video.
Bertram Volunteer Fire Chief Bobby Huffstuttler posted a Facebook Live showing the damage. In the video, he says he believes a possible small tornado hit the town. He walked around showing and detailing all the damage and asking everyone to stay home.-- excerpt, rest at link above --
"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
The weather this morning said we got a quarter inch. From the sound of it in the middle of the night, I'd say we got more like a quart per inch. All's well here, though.
“A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball and others of that nature are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks.” Thomas Jefferson
Spent the night at the farm where yesterday I sat in a tractor seat for 8 hours dragging pastures.
After that rain, I knew it was too wet to drag, so came home instead and will await a more pleasant day.
Don't need any more bad weather days, as I spent three solid days cutting off broken limbs and downed trees and hauling them off after the freeze,
"If the Union is dissolved, I shall return to my native State, and share the miseries of the people, and save in defense will draw my sword on none" Robert E. Lee, February 1861 following hearing of Texas secession.
We happened to have to drive through Bertram yesterday, and this is one of the pics we took of the damage (more in the picture gallery):
"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
Wed Mar 24, 2021 10:16 am (Last edited: Wed Mar 24, 2021 11:36 am)
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