East Texans tried to reach their homes by boat and kayaks Saturday. Others remained pessimistic that the water would recede soon.
An airboat returns with rescued pets in tow as a group of people launch kayaks into floodwaters following significant rainstorms in Coldspring on May 4.— a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.
He arrived at Browder’s Marina & Campgrounds, a high point on a hill to the west of the Camilla Twin Harbors neighborhood — otherwise known as the river bottoms. The campgrounds served as a refuge for residents fleeing the rushing water. He was eventually moved by a friend to a different shelter in hopes he'd have better access to medical care.
A monster truck at least 6 feet tall with red and yellow struts drove into the water and towed the school bus. Emergency responders came out shortly thereafter. This week the first fled to their longtime friend John “Pop” Pruitt’s home which sat a little higher than their property.
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