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Dallas parents find hope through faith after losing daughters in Texas floods
By Meredith Land at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· July 2, 2026
· 4 min read
Nearly one year after the devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country on Friday, July 4, 2025, Annie and RJ Harber are sharing publicly for the first time how they are moving forward after losing their two daughters and RJ’s parents in one of the state’s deadliest flooding disasters.
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Key takeaway Rita Catholic Church, Annie and RJ reflected on the lives of their daughters, 13-year-old Blair and 11-year-old Brooke, and the memories they cherish most.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Nearly one year after the devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country on Friday, July 4, 2025, Annie and RJ Harber are sharing publicly for the first time how they are moving forward after losing their two daughters and RJ’s parents in one of the state’s deadliest flooding disasters.
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