Texas town struck by tornado, damage reported to homes - local media

I am in contact with Mayor Symons and this tragedy is being closely monitored by myself and my whole staff," U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson, a Republican from Texas, said on Twitter, referring to Perryton Mayor Kerry Symons.

The North Texas town of Perryton was struck by a tornado, inflicting damage to homes and a mobile home park, local media reported on Thursday.

Images from the ground in Perryton showed homes torn apart and left in rubble. "Jane & I are praying for the people of Perryton tonight. I am in contact with Mayor Symons and this tragedy is being closely monitored by myself and my whole staff," U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson, a Republican from Texas, said on Twitter, referring to Perryton Mayor Kerry Symons.