Where to begin? We don't live in Houston. We don't live in Rockport. We don't live in Corpus.
We live in a small community that, unless you live in Beaumont or have family there, you've probably never heard of it. We have about 565 households in our little incorporated township, 1300+ citizens.
We're a community that still lives with by-gone traditions. Our kids still ride their bikes and play outside until the street lights come on, we still know everyone else in the neighborhood, and we still wave at everyone walking or driving by.
We have an Easter Egg Hunt, a July 4th celebration with fireworks and a parade, a pet clinic available to everybody, Christmas In The Park, etc. Over the past year, we have raised nearly $30k dollars for a school district legal battle, and 95% of those funds have come from people in this neighborhood.
Got a tree down? A neighbor will gladly help. Lawnmower broke? A neighbor will gladly help. Tractor work? Car broke down? Home repairs? Yep, a neighbor will gladly help.
We have our own gas station, cajun restaurant, fire station (with the most amazing, selfless volunteers ever), Dollar General, crawfish restaurant, and we even had a feed store at one time.
Unfortunately, we also have a bayou. A mean, vengeful body of water that pulls no punches and has no mercy. She showed her strength in 1994 when she created at 37.5'. Nearly every home out here had water damage in some way. Experts said it was essentially a "Perfect Storm", a 1000 year flood due to circumstances that could never happen again. A travel trailer got caught in the flood and dammed the waterway, causing it to back up.
Fast forward to Harvey. 23 years later. Our little area got nearly 40" of rain. Once again, she pulled no punches. After 4 days, she has finally crested a little over 39.5'. Every. Single. Home is under water. Some had flood insurance, some did not. 95% of the homes are likely a total loss. It probably will be next Friday before we can even get in to see the destruction. We are all in contact with each other through group texts, Facebook groups, and GroupMe. The common theme is support. Love. Togetherness. We will rebuild. We will rebuild stronger and with determination. Because we are Texas Strong. We are Bevil Oaks Strong.
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We live in a small community that, unless you live in Beaumont or have family there, you've probably never heard of it. We have about 565 households in our little incorporated township, 1300+ citizens.
We're a community that still lives with by-gone traditions. Our kids still ride their bikes and play outside until the street lights come on, we still know everyone else in the neighborhood, and we still wave at everyone walking or driving by.
We have an Easter Egg Hunt, a July 4th celebration with fireworks and a parade, a pet clinic available to everybody, Christmas In The Park, etc. Over the past year, we have raised nearly $30k dollars for a school district legal battle, and 95% of those funds have come from people in this neighborhood.
Got a tree down? A neighbor will gladly help. Lawnmower broke? A neighbor will gladly help. Tractor work? Car broke down? Home repairs? Yep, a neighbor will gladly help.
We have our own gas station, cajun restaurant, fire station (with the most amazing, selfless volunteers ever), Dollar General, crawfish restaurant, and we even had a feed store at one time.
Unfortunately, we also have a bayou. A mean, vengeful body of water that pulls no punches and has no mercy. She showed her strength in 1994 when she created at 37.5'. Nearly every home out here had water damage in some way. Experts said it was essentially a "Perfect Storm", a 1000 year flood due to circumstances that could never happen again. A travel trailer got caught in the flood and dammed the waterway, causing it to back up.
Fast forward to Harvey. 23 years later. Our little area got nearly 40" of rain. Once again, she pulled no punches. After 4 days, she has finally crested a little over 39.5'. Every. Single. Home is under water. Some had flood insurance, some did not. 95% of the homes are likely a total loss. It probably will be next Friday before we can even get in to see the destruction. We are all in contact with each other through group texts, Facebook groups, and GroupMe. The common theme is support. Love. Togetherness. We will rebuild. We will rebuild stronger and with determination. Because we are Texas Strong. We are Bevil Oaks Strong.
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