Few years on the Earth
The tragic loss of 17-year-old Malaya Hammond has shaken not only her community in Texas but also the nation at large. A brave and selfless young woman, Malaya’s final act was one of extraordinary courage—saving her family from a van that had plunged into the dangerous floodwaters caused by heavy rains and treacherous conditions. While … Read more
A pediatrician at the center of a social media storm has been dismissed from her position after posting a controversial message in the wake of deadly flash flooding in Texas. Dr. Christina Propst, formerly of Blue Fish Pediatrics, a clinic affiliated with the Memorial Hermann hospital network in Houston, was identified as the author of … Read more
In the heart of a tragic natural disaster that shook central Texas over the July Fourth weekend, a young man on his first mission as a U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer proved that heroism knows no experience limit. Petty Officer Scott Ruskan, just 26 years old and a recent graduate from rescue swimmer school, was … Read more
In a heartbreaking turn of events that has shaken the entire state of Texas and touched hearts across the nation, two young Harber Sisters—Brooke and Blair—were tragically found dead after devastating flash floods swept through their grandparents’ neighborhood in Hunt, Texas. The two girls, aged 11 and 13, were staying at their grandparents’ riverfront cabin … Read more
A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded in the early hours of Friday morning in Ingram, Texas, when a devastating flash flood claimed the life of a young father. Julian Ryan, just 27 years old, lost his life after severely injuring his arm while trying to rescue his fiancée and two small children from rising floodwaters. His courageous … Read more