Hurricane Harvey has been tearing through Houston since it touched land last week. Many are stranded and have been displaced due to floods in the area. Despite the tragic developments in Texas, the…
Hurricane Harvey has been tearing through Houston since it touched land last week. Many are stranded and have been displaced due to floods in the area.
Despite the tragic developments in Texas, there are some instances that will make you cry a tear of happiness. And, if anything, will restore your hope in the human spirit.
Here are some of the most inspiring stories to come out of Texas this week:
From NPR: ‘The People Of Texas Are Resilient’ : Houston Furniture Store Owner Opens Doors To Residents
The Gallery Furniture store owner, who goes by Mattress Mack on Twitter, opened his store doors for people during the flood. He’s even posted photos of families taking shelter inside the store with the help of mattresses and couches. A 7-year-old girl came in with her family at 1: 30 in the morning, asking for help.
From Houston Chronicle: Hold the beer: Anheuser-Busch sending water for victims of Harvey
Beer giant Anheuser-Busch is sending water cans to areas affected by the flood. They look like beer cans but are filled with water instead. Their Cartersville, Georgia facility halted beer production to get water ready for disaster relief.
From Dallas News: ‘He felt relief:’ The story behind the touching photo of baby asleep during Harvey rescue
While being escorted to safety by a SWAT officer, 13-month-old Adrian Pham fell asleep on his mother’s chest. The touching moment was caught on camera.
From Washington Post: While her TV station flooded, a reporter stayed on air — and helped deputies rescue a driver
A resilient reporter, with the help of an equally resilient photographer, flagged down a boat to help a stranded and trapped truck driver. Her actions were praised by fellow journalists and local news stations.
From Houston Chronicle: Houston drag queen stages Facebook Live fundraising marathon for Hurricane Harvey victims
Help can come in many ways and this drag queen’s Facebook Live is a true testament to that notion. Regina Thorne-DuBois encourage viewers to “tip” her by donating via PayPal or Facebook. All the proceeds will be donated to relief efforts.
From Houston Chronicle: Houston family uses LEGOs to save furniture from Harvey flooding
One family found a creative way to keep their furniture intact from the flood damage in Houston. Instead of opting for cans of soup, this family used their kids’ LEGOs to lift their furniture.
From Dallas News: ‘I don’ t wanna be trapped’ : Volunteers wade through deep water in Dickinson to rescue Harvey evacuees
Some people lost their homes, but that didn’ t stop them from helping others in need. Led by two police officers, a volunteer group went from apartments to houses and from room to room making sure no one was left behind.
From New York Daily News: Houston woman stranded on roof for eight hours saved after TV interview
Houston resident Iashia Nelson was stuck on a roof and, after hours of calling for help, resorted to Instagram for aid. After seeing her post, anchors on “Good Morning America” called her via video chat while on live TV. After her appearance on TV, and hours of being stranded on the roof, a group of volunteers came to rescue her.
From CBS: Ordinary citizens in Houston step up with dramatic flooding rescues underway
With impassable roads and an overwhelming amount of 911 calls, officials have asked people who are safe to pitch in and help. And, they did, many began helping even before they were asked to.
From CNN: CNN crew helps pull elderly couple from flooded home
A CNN journalist and his crew were about to leave a neighborhood in a rescue boat when they heard a voice. The crew pulled up to a flooded house and rescued an elderly couple, their daughter and the couple’s two dogs.
