Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. The float, a carriage, is being pulled by horses. A man in a top hat and a woman in a dress sit in the back of the carriage. The side of the carriage says, "The Friendly First."

Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. The float is decorated with drawings of Disney characters. Beneath the drawings are the words, "US Marine Corps Reserve."

Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. The float is decorated like a living room, with a fireplace, Christmas tree and a woman in a rocking chair. The side of the float says, "Soroptimist 'Cheer The Golden Years.'"

Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. The float is decorated with animal models with musical instruments. The side of the float says, "H-SU Cowgirls Thornton's." A banner on the front of the float says, "A Musical Merry Christmas."

Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. The float is decorated with a sled and model reindeer. Three people ride in the sled, including a man dressed as Santa Claus. The side of the float says, "Abilene Secretaries Associations." The side of the sled says, "Christmas Fantasy."

Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. The float is decorated with a Christmas tree with presents beneath. Two men sit behind the Christmas tree. Behind the men is a large picture of a building with a Shriner logo above it.

Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. The float is decorated with a Christmas tree with presents beneath. Two men sit behind the Christmas tree. Behind the men is a large picture of a building with a Shriner logo above it.

Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. A woman in robes and a halo is sitting on the top of the float. The side of the float says, "American Business Women's Association."

Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. The float is decorated with a model farm set, as well as a model sled and horses.

Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. A man is standing on top of the float and a child is sitting. The float is decorated as a desert scene, with barbed wire and cacti. "B & P V," and "F & M Bank" can be seen written on the side of the float. A crowd watches from the side of the street.

Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. A man is standing on top of the float and a child is sitting. The float is decorated as a desert scene, with barbed wire and cacti. "B & P V" can be seen written on the side of the float. A crowd watches from the side of the street.

Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. The float is decorated like Santa Claus's workshop, with children dressed as elves and playing with toys. A man dressed as Santa Claus is sitting at the top of the float. "Zeta Alpha" is written on the side of the float.

Photograph of a float at a Christmas parade on Cypress street in Abilene, Texas. Four women are sitting on the float. They are holding a rope attached to a giant Christmas card at the top of the float. "Joy To The World," is written on the side of the float, and "Alpha Omicron" is on the front.

Photograph of a Christmas parade float. The float consists of three people, one woman dressed as an angel, and two men dressed as shepherds. Beside the men, there are three artificial sheep. The side of the float says "I Bring You Good Tidings of Great Joy." In the background, there are empty wooden bleachers.

Photograph of a Christmas parade float. The float consists of a woman dressed as an angel, and two men dressed as shepherds. There are two artificial sheep beside on of the men. On the back of the float, a sign says "Desk & Derrick Club. Sponsored by Miami Operating Co." Text on the side of the float says "I Bring You Good Tidings of Great Joy." In the background, there is a crowd of people watching the float.

Photograph of a Christmas parade float. The float consists of one woman dressed as an angel, two men dressed as shepherds, and an artificial sheep. A sign on the back of the float says "Desk & Derrick Club. Sponsored by Miami Operating Co." Text on the side of the float says "I Bring You Good Tidings of Great Joy." In the background, there is a house and a float with a sign that says "Santa and Helpers."

Photograph of a Christmas parade float. The float consists of a man dressed as Santa Claus inside an artificial plane decorated with leaves. Text on the side of the float says "Here Comes Santa Clause Abilene Savings & Loan." In the background, there is a crowd of people.

Photograph of a Christmas parade float. The float consists of a man dressed as Santa Claus inside an artificial plane decorated with leaves. Text on the side of the float says "Here Comes Santa Clause Abilene Savings & Loan." In the background, there is a crowd of people.

Photograph of three men and one boy in wreckage caused by a tornado. Two men are standing outside of a doorway to a building that says "Superintendents Office;" the men are wearing helmets, uniforms, and one is holding a rifle. Behind them, a man holding a chair and a boy are standing in the doorway. In the foreground, there is debris across a sidewalk.

Photograph of two women and one man in a gymnasium after a tornado. The women are wearing nurse uniforms, and the man is wearing a cowboy hat and long jacket. Surrounding them are tables with clothing and boxes on them. In the background, there is a long rack of clothing, and a basketball hoop on the wall.

Photograph of a man and woman at a concession stand in a gymnasium, after a tornado. The two are facing each other; the man has a red cross band on his arm. The front of the concession stand says "[Coca-Cola]." In the background, there are bleachers with clothing and other items. Two women are learning over the items.

Photograph of a group of women in a gymnasium after a tornado. There are behind a table with pots, paper cups, and various bags and boxes of food item. In the background, there is a rack of clothing and a basketball hoop.

Photograph of wreckage after a tornado. In the background, there is a destroyed car and building.

Photograph of an electric pole destroyed by a tornado. In the background, there are two parked cars, a destroyed house, and other wreckage.