Good morning, Dev Test County. Two decades after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, National Geographic's "Race Against Time" docuseries is finally centering the voices that matter most—the survivors themselves. Premiering July 27, this powerful retelling challenges the dehumanizing narratives that once dominated headlines, offering firsthand accounts from those who lived through both the natural disaster and the man-made failures that followed.
On our local roads, tragedy struck Monday morning when a fatal crash shut down eastbound lanes of SH 114 in Irving, forcing rush hour commuters to find alternate routes. Meanwhile, Dallas-based author Shewanda Riley shares a surprisingly profound insight from her recent health journey—how a facial inflammation that prevented her from wearing makeup for months taught her valuable lessons about noticing life's smallest details, a reminder that sometimes our greatest challenges bring unexpected wisdom.
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🌊 Katrina survivors reclaim their narrative after 20 years of misinformation. National Geographic's docuseries "Race Against Time" finally centers the voices of those who lived through the hurricane rather than media distortions. The series exposes how Black evacuees were dehumanized through false narratives of criminality that justified slow government response and military presence. Featuring firsthand accounts and footage from survivors like Lynette Boutte and Shelton Alexander, the documentary reveals systemic failures that continue to affect Black communities during disasters. Premiering July 27 on National Geographic and streaming July 28 on Disney+ and Hulu, it offers a truth many Americans haven't fully confronted.
👀 Skin condition teaches author valuable lesson about life's smallest details. Dallas-based author Shewanda Riley shares how a mysterious facial inflammation forced her to stop wearing makeup for months, ultimately teaching her to notice and address even minor changes. Through this experience, she discovered that God pays attention to the smallest details in our lives, as referenced in Matthew 10:29-31. Riley, an English professor and journalist, acknowledges the challenge of staying detail-oriented amid life's many distractions. Her healed skin condition and newfound awareness remind readers that noticing small things isn't enough—knowing what to do with those observations matters most.
🚗 Fatal crash halts morning rush hour on Texas highway. At least one person died in a crash that shut down all eastbound lanes of SH 114 in Irving, Texas on Monday morning. Irving police are investigating the major accident near Ester Boulevard, with traffic being diverted off at Freeport Parkway. Few details have been released about the circumstances surrounding the deadly collision. Authorities promise updates as more information becomes available.
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Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
-Galatians 6:9
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