WEATHER ALERT
Cypress, Texas – Christmas Eve in the Houston area brought heavy rain and strong thunderstorms, resulting in damage to at least one business. An AutoZone store located at 13739 Cypress N Houston suffered a roof collapse on its rear side due to the severe weather in the early morning hours of Christmas Day. KPRC 2’s Gage Goulding visited the store following a tip from an Insider, where the manager confirmed the storm damage. The manager stated the store was closed and unoccupied at the time of the incident. Significant damage is evident. KPRC 2 photojournalist Michael Lemons captured aerial footage of the damage using a drone. Another threat of severe weather is anticipated today.
By:
* Michael Horton, Digital Content Producer, Houston, TX
* Gage Goulding, Reporter, Houston, TX
* Michael Lemons, Photojournalist
* Published: December 26, 2024 at 11:52 AM
About the Authors:
Michael Horton is a Kingwood native who joined the KPRC 2 family in the spring of 2024. He earned his B.A. from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023. He enjoys exploring local restaurants and following Houston sports.
Gage Goulding is an award-winning TV news reporter and anchor. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, he relocated to Texas from Fort Myers, FL, where he covered significant events, including Hurricane Ian.
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