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empty-nester, ex-GOP, GenX, critical thinker, open-minded, outgoing, happy, sarcastic, loyal, always learning, sometimes writing, Oxford comma enthusiast, ADHDer, Houstonian, Texas Longhorn, football fan, mostly plant-based, @moderatetexan on Threads
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When you’re on a dating app, and all you really want to know is who’s the hot guy next to you
Photo of an adorable bulldog of some kind
November 8, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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CNN corrected his grammar from Democrat to Democratic. Unbelievable. Of course they did. They can’t have people calling their new god dumb.
CNN corrects Trump’s grammar. Trump’s actual words were “It’s a Democrat hoax.”
September 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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During the flyover:
Photo of 4 news stations
September 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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If this flyover doesn’t make Trump’s guilt obvious, I don’t know what will.
Pic of 4 different news stations at 10:29am
September 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Need I say more
Tiny hands
July 26, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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Tiny hands
July 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Timeline cleanse: college football is starting soon! 🎉 I've never needed this season to start worse in my entire life. THIS is the well-deserved and appropriate distraction we all need.

Shoutout also to the Texans, because I'm excited about you too.

#texaslonghorns
#archmanning
#houstontexans
photo of Arch Manning and his quote: "The main thin is i wanted to be at the university of Texas. There was nowhere else I wanted to be."
July 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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It reminds me another entitled man who couldn’t seem to pronounce his impressive opponent’s name …
Photo of Kamala Harris with the words why does Donald Trump mispronounce Kamala Harris’ name?
July 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Camp Mystic camper Molly DeWitt was found deceased.

Camp Mystic/ Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
Camp Mystic camper Molly DeWitt was found deceased. Camp Mystic/ Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
July 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Update:
UPDATE: 108+ fatalities, including 28+ children, confirmed from the Texas floods. 5 Children still missing from Camp Mystic.
July 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Update: Camp Mystic camper Greta Katherine Toranzo was found deceased.

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Update: Camp Mystic camper Greta Katherine Toranzo was found deceased. Camp Mystic/ Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
July 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Update: Camp Mystic camper Mary Grace Baker was found deceased.

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Update: Camp Mystic camper Mary Grace Baker was found deceased. Camp Mystic/ Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
July 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Update: Camp Mystic campers and twins Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence were found deceased.

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Update: Camp Mystic campers and twins Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence were found deceased. Camp Mystic/ Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
July 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Update: Camp Mystic camper Blakley McCrory was found deceased.

Camp Mystic/ Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
Update: Camp Mystic camper Blakley McCrory was found deceased. Camp Mystic/ Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
July 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Update:
This pic shows the compassion of rescue workers. As this show a rescue worker crying,his fellow rescuers stand by him and watch as he is overcome with emotions on what he has seen and what he has seen today. Our hearts and prayers are with them but we must hug them as they work thru the devastating situation on camp mystic. Camp mystic has the been the #1 rescue work since the floods, and will be until the last missing kid is home safely. Just keep them in your prayers.
July 7, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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Update: Heartbreaking photo of the members of “Bubble Inn,” one of the flooded cabins at Camp Mystic. Only 4 remain missing. The other 11 have been found deceased.

Still missing:
-Molly DeWitt
-Abby Pohl
-Ellen Getten
-Katherine Ferruzzo (counselor)

Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
Update: This is a heartbreaking photo of the members of “Bubble Inn,” one of the flooded cabins at Camp Mystic. Only 4 remain missing. The other 11 have been found deceased. Still missing: -Molly DeWitt -Abby Pohl -Ellen Getten -Katherine Ferruzzo (counselor) Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
July 7, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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Update (note: these young girls were vacationing with their family and were not campers at Camp Mystic):

www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...

Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
Update (note: these young girls were vacationing with their family and were not campers at Camp Mystic): https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/a-texas-dad-tried-to-kayak-to-his-daughters-the-girls-texted-i-love-you/ar-AA1I4QkM?ocid=msedgntp&pc=ACTS&cvid=ad881228ed074e9994e8ca867c3661f2&ei=23&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLX-fFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHk1cUrXNhvw3q6ReIl5cFWPx83Yei4VhyN7k20PXWcVW4XSuCypcVxRGy4qg_aem_yonB6HgTzaF0s6vesEoSzg Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
July 7, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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Update from Texas Storm Chasers (photo with alt text):

Camp Mystic/ Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
740PM: Isolated storms with heavy rain continue across South-Central Texas. New flash flood warning for Canyon Lake to New Branfuels to Schertz. Widespread rain not likely overnight, but may see new storms by Monday morning in Hill Country. -David
July 7, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Update: Camp Mystic camper Sarah Marsh found deceased.

Camp Mystic/ Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
Update: Camp Mystic camper Sarah Marsh found deceased. Camp Mystic/ Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
July 6, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Update: Camp Mystic camper Mary Stevens found deceased.

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Update: Camp Mystic camper Mary Stevens found deceased Camp Mystic/ Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
July 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Update: Report of 2 missing girls found alive, clinging to a tree, seems to be false. Very disappointing. Camp Mystic/ Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
July 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Update: MIXED REPORTS of another WALL OF WATER moving down the Guadalupe River towards Kerrville per Officials in Texas… Around 8.5ft to near 12.0 Ft in the next few hours per River Forecast (photos)

Camp Mystic/ Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
‼️UPDATE: MIXED REPORTS of another WALL OF WATER moving down the Guadalupe River towards Kerrville per Officials in Texas… Around 8.5ft to near 12.0 Ft in the next few hours per River Forecast. PLEASE TAKE ALL EVACUATIONS SERIOUSLY! 🚨BREAKING: Local Authorities have sent out emergency alert warnings for a high-confidence of river flooding for Kerrville, Texas. “Wall of water” is possible once again. 🚨BREAKING: Local Authorities have sent out emergency alert warnings for a high-confidence of river flooding for Kerrville, Texas. “Wall of water” is possible once again.
July 6, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Update: Camp Mystic camper Anna Margaret Bellows found deceased.

Camp Mystic/ Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
Update: Camp Mystic camper Anna Margaret Bellows found deceased. Camp Mystic/ Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
July 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Update: Camp Mystic camper Lainey Landry found deceased.

Camp Mystic/ Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
Update: Camp Mystic camper Lainey Landry found deceased. Camp Mystic/ Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
July 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Update from Kerr County Sheriff’s Office (photos with alt text)

Camp Mystic/ Hunt/ Kerrville/ Texas floods
Search and rescue operations continue, with a full response from local, state, and national first responders. We continue to have hundreds of officers, deputies, and support staff working every aspect of this emergency, along with air, water, K9, and other assets conducting search and rescue. There was additional rain in the upper Guadalupe basin this afternoon, leading to a rise in Johnson Creek. This water may lead to a rise of 1-2ft downstream when it enters the Guadalupe river in Ingram. Please be aware if you are near the Guadalupe River or Johnson Creek. As of 1:30pm, we have recovered 68 deceased in Kerr County. Among the those who are deceased, we have 40 adults and 28 children. Eighteen adults are pending identification, and 10 children also pending identification. At present, there are 10 Camp Mystic campers unaccounted for, along with one counselor. We continue to offer our condolences to those affected, and we are working tirelessly to reunite families. We know there are many people concerned and affected by this tragic situation. Please be careful about social media rumors and misinformation. False information can cause pain to families and those already devastated by this event. Please follow the City of Kerrville - Police Department, City of Kerrville, TX - City Hall, or this page for verified information. Please note that Highway 39 west of Old Ingram Loop is currently closed to the public, other than those who live in the closure area. Our missing person call center is open for those reporting missing loved ones. That phone number is 830.258.1111. Search and rescue operations continue, with a full response from local, state, and national first responders. We continue to have hundreds of officers, deputies, and support staff working every aspect of this emergency, along with air, water, K9, and other assets conducting search and rescue. There was additional rain in the upper Guadalupe basin this afternoon, leading to a rise in Johnson Creek. This water may lead to a rise of 1-2ft downstream when it enters the Guadalupe river in Ingram. Please be aware if you are near the Guadalupe River or Johnson Creek. As of 1:30pm, we have recovered 68 deceased in Kerr County. Among the those who are deceased, we have 40 adults and 28 children. Eighteen adults are pending identification, and 10 children also pending identification. At present, there are 10 Camp Mystic campers unaccounted for, along with one counselor. We continue to offer our condolences to those affected, and we are working tirelessly to reunite families. We know there are many people concerned and affected by this tragic situation. Please be careful about social media rumors and misinformation. False information can cause pain to families and those already devastated by this event. Please follow the City of Kerrville - Police Department, City of Kerrville, TX - City Hall, or this page for verified information. Please note that Highway 39 west of Old Ingram Loop is currently closed to the public, other than those who live in the closure area. Our missing person call center is open for those reporting missing loved ones. That phone number is 830.258.1111.
July 6, 2025 at 10:24 PM