Community Honors Flood Victim Reese Manchaca with Police Escort and Tribute

Honoring Reese Manchaca

• 💔 21-year-old Reese Manchaca, a 2022 Caney Creek High School graduate, was honored with a police escort upon her return to Montgomery County.
• 🚓 The escort featured flashing lights and honking horns, with law enforcement, first responders, and neighbors lining the roadside to pay their respects.

Tragedy on the Guadalupe River

• 🌊 Reese was among four friends swept away during a trip to the Guadalupe River near Hunt, Texas.
• 😔 Three of the young friends, including Reese, have been found deceased, and one remains missing.

Community Support and Tribute

• 🎓 Friends and teachers of Reese's mother launched the Forever Ree tribute shirt to honor her memory and support her family.
• 👕 The shirts, featuring angel wings and her favorite colors, aim to raise $10,000, with 100% of proceeds going to the Manchaca family.
• 🤝 Over 200 shirts were sold in less than 24 hours, demonstrating the community's love and support for the family.
• 💖 The effort aims to let the family know they are loved and that their community is there for them.