Remembering Houston-Area Victims of Texas Hill Country Flooding

Catastrophic Hill Country Floods

• ⚠️ A catastrophic flood in the Texas Hill Country on July 4th resulted in unimaginable loss of life.
• 💔 Search and rescue efforts extended into the seventh day, with many families still dealing with profound grief.

Victims from the Houston Area

• 📌 Nearly two dozen people from the Houston and surrounding areas died in the floods.
• 👥 The video highlights 23 faces, many of them children, who were victims of this tragedy.

Remembering Ree Manaka

• 🎓 21-year-old Ree Manaka, a 2022 Ky Creek High School graduate, was among those swept away.
• 🎗️ Her community in Montgomery County lined the streets in her honor as she was escorted home.
• ✨ Close family friends remember Ree for her bright spirit, bold style, and kind heart.
• 👕 A t-shirt fundraiser called "Forever Ree" was launched to support her family, with 100% of proceeds going to them.

Community Support and Grief

• 💬 The community is rallying behind the families affected by the Hill Country floods.
• 😥 Journalists and the public alike are deeply impacted by the tragedy, finding it difficult to process the loss, especially seeing the faces of the young victims.