Texas Hail and Our Cars.

Every Texas resident dreads the sound, as heavy winds pick up during March and April we know it to mean one thing, hail season.  During late March through late May, hail storms and tornados are unavoidable inconveniences for Texas citizens.  For residents local to the DFW area, one can only look outside and hope their home will be able to withstand the pounding blow after blow, anxious for the storm to end. A TCU student that happens to be on campus during a storm can take comfort in knowing there is no cover over their car for protection, and they have only the option to sit in class or in their dorm while they watch the hail and hold their breath praying for minimal damages. During a late night April storm last year; my car received $2200 dollars in hail damage, money that came out of my pocket. Had TCU provided covered parking these damages could have been minimalized or even prevented altogether. If you’re not convinced that TCU needs a parking garage in order to expand the number of spaces available, then hopefully you realize that in a state that has weather as bi-polar as Texas covered parking is a must!

Hail from the North Texas Storm on April 25,2011.
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