ANGLETON, Texas – In the middle of downtown Angleton, a huge chunk of metal is roped off in the street. It’s the roof to Brooks Bass’ law office. He said the roof flew about 75 yards away from his office building during Friday’s storm.
“Three quarters of the roof was taken off,” said Bass.
He said the building where he has practiced law for 25 years was building in the early 1900′s. It is one of the oldest buildings in Angleton. He showed KPRC2 the damage on Monday.
“Water was pouring through the ceiling. Coming down the sides, getting on our computers,” said Bass.
Bass said the law office is currently shutdown. Fortunately, Brazoria County judges are giving him time as is officers undergoes repairs.
“We’re getting some passes on our cases. But we’re still open for business. But, just a little bit, slower,” said Bass.
Bass said it could take three months before the law building is repaired. He said he is confident they will rebuild.
Homes in nearby neighborhoods, also faced destruction. A tree fell on top of Lossie Jones’ home, causing significant damage to her 8-year-old grandson’s room.
“He was in his room and the lights went off. So, I told him, I said, well, just come and get in the bed with me,” said Jones.
“I walked to my nana’s room and then we heard the tree come crashing down, and then we came to look, and we saw a tree hanging in my room, said Semaji Jones, Lossie’s grandson.
Neighbors rushed to help Jones get the tree off her roof. Water was seen standing in her yard.
“My whole yard look just like a lake,” said Jones.
Jones is not sure when her roof will be repaired, but she is hoping it gets fixed before it rains again.
Angleton ISD closed its schools due to repairs on Monday. The district announced that school will be open as normal on Tuesday, March 19th.
The City of Angleton is providing a comfort station at the Angleton Recreation Center located at 1601 N. Valderas. Residents are welcome to shower and use charging stations.
City Parks remain closed due to downed trees and damage.