Floods in Texas Hill Country claimed at least 43 lives, including two sisters from St. Rita Catholic School, with dozens still missing.
DALLAS — Two sisters who attended St. Rita Catholic School in Dallas were killed in the devastating floods that hit the Texas Hill Country, the school confirmed Saturday.
According to a letter sent to the community from the school, Blair and Brooke Harber, an eighth and sixth grader, respectively, were staying along the Guadalupe River when overnight and early morning storms caused flash flooding Friday. The school said that the cabin the sisters were staying in was swept away.
Blair and Brooke’s grandparents, who were staying with them, are still missing, the school said. The sisters’ parents, RJ and Annie Harber, were staying in a different cabin and are safe, the school noted. Annie Harber is “a devoted and beloved teacher at St. Rita,” the school said in a letter.
On Saturday afternoon, St. Rita held a prayer service for everyone impacted by the flooding, offering counselors and support staff to help anyone grieving.
“In moments like this, we are reminded of life’s fragility and the lasting power of faith,” the letter reads. “Even if we may never fully understand why such tragedies happen, we are called to respond with love, compassion, and prayer. We will honor Blair and Brooke’s lives, the light they shared, and the joy they brought to everyone who knew them. And we will surround Annie, RJ, and their extended family with the strength and support of our St. Rita community.”
As of Saturday evening, Kerr County officials confirmed that at least 43 people have been killed as a result of the flooding. Of those killed, 28 are adults and 15 are children.
Officials say at least 27 kids remain missing.
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