It has certainly been trying times for many Wichita County residents. The floods of historic proportions displaced many residents, possibly numbering in the hundreds. To date, I know there are people who have been out of their homes for over a week. I certainly don't know who I would react were it me and my family. We are creatures with many comforts. Comforts that I'm not too certain we would be able to live without for long periods of time. Things like computers, television, satellite hook up, etc.

I think the people who have been displaced are being pushed to the limit. Whether it's Wrangler's Retreat, the Wichita Falls RV Park or the city's  East Side residents. I just don't know how they have been able to stand it. The folks from the RV park were still at the MPEC, many without generators or other power sources. I do believe I heard late today, they  may be able to go back to their park as early as tonight (Thursday, July 5) because the city is inspecting and allowing power to be restored.

On the topic of the city, I know if you're in the afore mentioned resident's positions, restoration of service probably hasn't come quick enough, but I think the city has done a fine job of meeting the needs of those in trouble. Dito for County Judge Woody Gossom and his team at Wichita County.

One more thing, we as a news team have come together to present coverage you haven't seen elsewhere. We are also getting together with GAP Radio (formerly Clear Channel) to raise money for the American Red Cross here in Wichita Falls. I know the residents of this community will support the effort by giving generously.

I think this flood shows us how under these or other dire circumstances, we need to band together and work with one another. Not against each other.

I hope we never have to face this kind of adversity, but if we do, I know the people of this community have the where with all to do so and recover to a stronger position.