Event Brief
North Texas city hit by EF-2 tornado, officials say
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Officials said an EF-2 tornado hit Mineral Wells and at least two major manufacturers were impacted.
WHO: Mineral Wells officials
WHAT: Officials reported an EF-2 tornado struck Mineral Wells and affected major manufacturers
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 3:18 PM ET
WHERE: Mineral Wells, Texas
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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