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Texas Monthly writer shares how ‘survival changes you’ after being swept away in Hill Country floods
By Myra Arthur, Sal Salazar at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 24, 2026
· 3 min read
Aaron Parsley went to bed the night before the Fourth of July after enjoying a day along the Guadalupe River with his family. Hours later, he woke in the dark to rushing water and a home being ripped apart around them.“We went to bed a happy family,” Parsley said. “And we woke up in the middle of...
Key takeaway “We went to bed a happy family,” Parsley said.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The devastating flood that swept away homes and lives along the Guadalupe River is a stark reminder of the power of nature and the importance of disaster preparedness in our region. For Terrell Hills residents, the story of Aaron Parsley's survival and loss hits close to home, as many in our community have family and friends who enjoy the beauty of the Hill Country. The fact that Parsley and his husband have relocated to a smaller community southeast of Austin, seeking a new pace of life, may resonate with some Terrell Hills residents who value the charm of smaller communities within the San Antonio area. As our community continues to grow and develop, it's crucial that we prioritize flood mitigation and emergency preparedness, ensuring that our residents are equipped to respond to unexpected disasters like the one that changed Parsley's life forever.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Aaron Parsley went to bed the night before the Fourth of July after enjoying a day along the Guadalupe River with his family. Hours later, he woke in the dark to rushing water and a home being ripped apart around them.“We went to bed a happy family,” Parsley said. “And we woke up in the middle of...
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