Nueces County can’t declare disaster after storm as damages fall below threshold

According to the National Weather service, the Petronila community saw winds as strong as 115 miles per hour on May 8, 2025. Now residents are dealing with the aftermath of the straight-line winds.

“It’s gonna take us a real long time to get back on our feet,” Michelle Cavazos, Petronila resident, said.

Cavazos, like many other Petronila residents, have focused on cleaning up after a storm hit their neighborhood Thursday…

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