Two young sisters, Blair and Brooke Harber, were among the victims of the catastrophic floods that swept through Texas last week. The girls, just 11 and 13 years old, were found 15 miles from where the floodwaters tore them from their grandparents’ home. Their grandparents, Mike and Charlene Harber, are still missing, leaving the family trapped in a nightmare of grief and uncertainty.
The disaster struck in the dead of night. R.J. and Annie Harber, the girls’ parents, awoke to water rushing into their home. They fought desperately to reach their children and parents, even attempting to kayak through the churning flood, but the current was too powerful. By morning, the worst was confirmed—Blair and Brooke had been found together, their hands entwined in a final, silent embrace.
A GoFundMe page set up by friends has become a rallying point for support, raising thousands to help the family with funeral expenses and the ongoing search. Heartwarming photos of the sisters—laughing in sundresses, posing in matching Christmas pajamas—paint a picture of a family torn apart too soon.
Across Texas, communities are reeling from the floods, which have left dozens dead and many more missing. But for the Harbers, the loss is deeply personal. As they prepare to bury their daughters, they hold onto hope that Mike and Charlene will still be found.
