Survivors gather on 50 year Anniversary of Flood - Sanderson, TX
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On June 11, 1965, tragedy struck the town of Sanderson. A massive flood washed away half the community. It was a rainy couple of days, but the waters from thunderstorms out west brought at least 11 inches of rain that rushed down Sanderson Creek.
Waymark Code: WMR32R
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/05/2016
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After a night of intense rain, at 7:00 a.m. a wall of water came surging down Sanderson Canyon, engulfing the community and causing massive destruction and the loss of twenty-six lives.
The Sanderson residents and survivors of the flood commemorated the 50th anniversary of that flood.
There was a Street Dance at the Terrell County Courthouse on July 3, 2015.
Events on July 4 at the Courthouse:
1:00 p.m. Hot Dog Eating Contest at the Court House
2:00 p.m. Old Timer Reunion at the Court House
2:00 p.m. Watermelon Eating Contest at the Court House
3:00 p.m. Ice Cream Contest & Social at the Court House
4:00 p.m. Vietnam War 50th Commemoration at the Court House
9:00 p.m. The Ronnie Fortner Band, Street Dance at the Court House
Vendor booths all day Friday & Saturday on the courthouse lawn, including food, games and crafts.
Type of publication: Television
When was the article reported?: 07/02/2015
Publication: KWES TV Station
Article Url: [Web Link]
Is Registration Required?: no
How widespread was the article reported?: regional
News Category: Society/People
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