Edwin Pechal News Today

Bell County residents are picking up the pieces from Sunday night's storm. One small business and a non-profit in Ratibor saw some extensive damage to their buildings from the heavy winds.

James Skrabanek, 71, a lifelong SPJST member, was in charge of cooking the pork sausage links. “We prepared them and smoked them on a barbecue pit Saturday,” he said. “We’re expecting to sell 1,000 plates. It’s a little more than usual. We’re anticipating a good crowd. People are out and about now.” The menu also included fried chicken, potato salad, seven-day coleslaw, iced tea and dessert (cheesecake if you were lucky). Volunteers started serving at 11 a.m.,...