It's the helping hand that counts. We have seen more devastation in the past four months than I can remember the entire 16-years I have been in Wichita Falls. What hits home for me, and one of the reasons I love this community is because they just keep on giving.

When floods devastated three areas of the city  those that were not effected stepped up to the plate. Newchannel Six and GAP Broadcasting had a one day fund raiser at United Market Street. In just eight hours we raised just over $9,000 for the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. It truly is a reflection on what the people in and around Wichita Falls have to offer. There were large donations and small ones. Every single one counted. I think we all understand that. You never know when you will need help from the Red Cross or even your neighbor.

There is a lot of bad news that you see on the news everyday. But, we all know there is enough good to go around. Just look across the street or at the guy or girl who passes you in the grocery store and smiles. The good is there. It's proven every single day.

Thanks Wichita Falls.