This day in Houston history, May 20, 1983: 8 die in storms across Southeast Texas
J.R. Gonzales,
Staff Writer
Houston Chronicle front page from May 20, 1983.
Houston Chronicle file
Eight people across Southeast Texas were killed around May 20, 1983, as severe storms and tornadoes passed through the region.
Most of those killed were living in trailer homes. A few died when trees fell on their homes.
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