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A year later: Looking back at life after the Dec. 26 tornadoes

by | Dec 22, 2016 | Latest

Charlie and Le Ann Peters, Collin County residents who live outside Farmersville, sit in their brand new house which was built after the Dec. 26, 2015, tornado took out their home. The couple was spared any injuries along with their wall full of crosses as they rode out the storm. Wyndi Veigel/The Princeton Herald

Building a foundation on faith in Farmersville

A lone undecorated Christmas tree sits in a yet unoccupied house on Brinegar Road outside Farmersville.

“Is this ours?” Charlie Peters says to his wife Le Ann. Looking at their brand new house, the couple can’t wait to spend Christmas in the home with their families.

The process of building a home is never easy, but for the Peters, it has been a blessing that came out of a nightmare after their home was destroyed in the Dec. 26, 2015 tornado.

By Sonia Duggan, Joe Reavis and Wyndi Veigel • Staff Writers • [email protected]

For the complete story see the Dec. 22 edition of The Princeton Herald or click here for the e-Edition.

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