Reporter's notebook: Stories of survival and heartbreak in Perryton, Texas
ABC News' Mireya Villarreal reports from the scene following the devastating tornado that struck Perryton, Texas, earlier this week. PERRYTON, TEXAS -- Perryton is a rural town that sits in the panhandle of Texas, minutes from the Oklahoma border. To say it's small would be an understatement -- its population is around 9,000. In a town like this, everybody knows everybody, and the pain brought on by the recent tornado is felt by all. The town is reeling over the loss of three people, including an 11-year-old boy. On Thursday evening, crews searched for one missing person. By Friday afternoon, everyone was accounted for. Damaged buildings and vehicles after a tornado struck Perryton, Texas, June 15, 2023. David Erickson/AP MORE: Tips on how to stay safe from a tornado after 40 reported in 9 states Tommy Kerbl says he was visiting his daughter Thursday afternoon in Perryton when the tornado watch was issued. He was no more than a mile away when her tiny trailer park neighborhood...