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Two Sisters Tragically Lost in Central Texas Floods Remembered as 'Bright Lights'

WFAAAugust 7, 20252 min1,747 views
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Tragic Loss in Central Texas Floods

  • πŸ’” Two sisters, Brooke and Blair Harbor, from Dallas, were among the victims of catastrophic flooding in Central Texas.
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘§ The girls were on a family vacation and staying in a cabin with their grandparents when a wall of water swept through Hunt.

Remembering Brooke and Blair

  • ✨ Family and loved ones describe Brooke and Blair as the "brightest and most beautiful," like "bright lights."
  • 🏫 They attended St. Rita Catholic School in Dallas, where their smiles and brightness were seen daily.
  • πŸ˜” Their parents are experiencing unimaginable pain, while the community rallies around them.

The Incident and Rescue Efforts

  • 🌊 A wall of water ripped through their cabin on Friday morning, sweeping the girls away.
  • πŸ›Ά Their father, R.J., reportedly tried to kayak to them before it was too late.
  • πŸ“± The girls' last message to their parents was a text saying, "I love you."
  • 🀝 The sisters were found the next day with their hands locked together, a testament to their bond.

Community Support and Relief Efforts

  • πŸŽ—οΈ Pink and yellow ribbons have been placed on trees in their neighborhood in memory of the sisters.
  • πŸ™ A prayer service was held at St. Rita Church to support the grieving family.
  • πŸ’– The community emphasizes that simply being there for the family is what matters most.
  • πŸ’Έ Tegna, the parent company, is uniting its Texas stations to support the Texas Relief Fund, with donations going directly to nonprofits on the ground.
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