“She’s our daughter now.” — George Strait and his wife, Norma, have quietly adopted a young girl who lost her parents in the Texas floods. No cameras. No press. Just a quiet act of love — rooted in a loss they’ve carried for decades. Years ago, the Straits lost their own daughter, Jenifer, at just 13 years old. The pain never left them. So when they heard about this orphaned girl, alone after the storm, they didn’t see a stranger. They saw a chance to give love where it was needed most. It wasn’t charity. It was healing. And in the wake of tragedy, they gave her not just a home — but a family.

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BREAKING NEWS: Urgent Flood Emergency Unfolds Across Harris County, Texas — Evacuations Ordered

Harris County, Texas, is currently facing a dire flooding emergency, with conditions deteriorating rapidly due to repeated rounds of heavy rainfall. Meteorologist Jeff Lindner, Director of the Harris County Flood Control District, has issued a stern warning: residents near the East Fork of the San Jacinto River must take immediate action to protect their lives and property.

Overnight and morning storms dumped an additional 3 to 5 inches of rain across already saturated ground in northern Harris County, Montgomery County, and Liberty County. As a result, widespread urban and street flooding has intensified, and multiple river systems are now rising rapidly.

Particularly alarming is the East Fork of the San Jacinto River, where some areas near Plum Grove are now experiencing potential rooftop-level flooding. Many elevated homes on stilts are under threat, and emergency officials are warning residents that staying in place could result in life-threatening situations. “We’re talking about water levels so high that even rescue boats could interact with power lines,” Lindner said.

Comparisons are being made to past catastrophic events. While officials clarify that this event is not expected to reach the levels of Hurricane Harvey, flooding in some areas may only be 4 feet below Harvey’s historic crests and will surpass levels seen during Tropical Storm Imelda in 2019.

The Trinity River and West Fork of the San Jacinto are also posing major concerns, with neighborhoods like Kingwood and Humble bracing for rising water into the weekend.

Meteorologists are closely monitoring evolving thunderstorm systems, updating forecasts every six hours. With more rain possible over the weekend, any additional moisture could worsen already critical conditions.

Residents are urged to evacuate low-lying areas immediately and follow official guidance to ensure safety. The situation remains fluid, and authorities continue to monitor watershed levels, rainfall projections, and emergency response needs around the clock.

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