Lauren McGaughy(@lmcgaughy):Yesterday, I spoke to Texans who were rebuilding after a second year of floods for @nytimes. But this story is not about chaos and pain. It’s about a woman who sees blessings everywhere — and the people who keep her believing. Stay for the kicker. 🎩

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Lauren McGaughy@lmcgaughy

2026.07.18 12:13

Yesterday, I spoke to Texans who were rebuilding after a second year of floods for @nytimes. But this story is not about chaos and pain. It’s about a woman who sees blessings everywhere — and the people who keep her believing. Stay for the kicker. 🎩