Ross Fire survivors reopen canoe rental business

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AI GeneratedThe Ross fire has devastated over 90,000 acres across North Texas, destroying numerous structures. Despite the immense loss, the Rochelle family, owners of a long-standing canoe rental business on the Brazos River, is determined to rebuild. With the support of community donations and a resilient spirit, they are working to restore their livelihood despite lacking insurance.
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emails and text from our
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day weekend. We want to c
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been operating since this
any tree. It's the same o
started the canoe busines
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Brazos River since 1928.
them to start over. You se
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and as of saturday, only
smoke. Yeah, we have, we
for five days here. The R
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it to raise money. I did
just have whatever you ca
paid $7. Some people pay
200 so far to customers a
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and I'm working during th
and he's able to work at
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all the donations and eve
done for us and we're goi
get back up on our feet.
help the Rochelle's or ot
impacted by the Ross fire
