Staff Reports
Central Texas faced a nightmare over the Fourth of July weekend when historic floods tore through communities. Homes vanished, cars ended up in trees, and families scrambled for survival as rivers swallowed the land. This disaster left behind twisted metal and shattered lives.
At least 82 Americans died in the raging waters, with rescue teams still searching for over 40 missing souls. Twenty-seven young girls vanished from a summer camp near Hunt when the Guadalupe River exploded 29 feet high. The river’s terrifying surge—26 feet in just 45 minutes—caught countless families off guard.
One Leander family’s faith and quick thinking saved them after floodwaters swept their car away. They clung to a tree for hours, praying until rescuers pulled them to safety. Their story shines as a beacon of hope amid darkness, proving ordinary Texans won’t surrender without a fight.
Churches like Round Mountain Baptist became command centers where neighbors shared food, hugs, and desperate prayers. Volunteers ripped through debris with bare hands, proving that communities—not distant bureaucrats—drive real rescue efforts. This is Texas spirit: self-reliance over government handouts.
The devastation defies words. Cars wrapped around trees like tinfoil, homes ripped from foundations, and muck-choked fields show nature’s wrath. Such scenes scream that disaster readiness must be personal—not left to failing federal programs that arrive too late.
While liberals push climate panic, hardworking Texans know rebuilding starts with shovel, sweat, and steel. Years of soft policies ignored infrastructure; now families pay the price. Washington’s red tape must never again slow local heroes saving lives.
Some media harp about “climate change” while ignoring the heart of Texas: churches feeding the hungry, ranchers loaning trucks, and strangers sharing beds. True strength comes from God and community, not empty government promises.
This tragedy reminds us that freedom demands responsibility. Prepare your family, help your neighbor, and trust in Providence—not politicians. Texas will rise again because her people kneel in prayer and stand united.
