Gov. Abbott says tornado destroyed 19 homes in Elgin

ELGIN, Texas (NEXSTAR) — Gov. Greg Abbott said the tornado that touched down Monday in Elgin affected more than 100 homes there, destroying 19 of them.
During a news conference Wednesday afternoon, Abbott said no one is in need of shelter, though, because people are staying with other family members or friends. However, one family is in a hotel for the time being, he said.
As he has in other Texas communities hit by tornadoes this week, the governor promised the state's help to those affec