Where the River Took Us
Texas MonthlyAfter his family’s home was swept away in the devastating Central Texas floods on July 4, 2025, Texas Monthly senior editor Aaron Parsley began the journey of putting the pieces back together. It began with a magazine feature written days after the tragedy—for which he won a Pulitzer Prize—and continues here as he hosts this podcast series, Where the River Took Us. Through intimate conversations w... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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The Guadalupe River, and what it meant to so many Texans, changed forever on July 4, 2025. Whether to return and try to rebuild is a question each flood survivor must answer for themselves.
To read Aaron Parsely’s Pulitzer Prize-winning feature, go ... more
A conversation about faith with Dallas attorney R.J. Harber, who lost most of his family in the July 4 flood. We connected as survivors and during our conversation, I learned that even though we believe very different things and engage spiritually in... more
An old friend reaches out. His daughter was one of the young girls who died at Camp Mystic. We reconnected to understand each other's grief and explore how it can be channeled into action.
To read Aaron Parsely’s Pulitzer Prize-winning feature, go t... more
In the aftermath of the flood, loved ones and kind-hearted strangers helped my family face our new, unimaginable reality. A reunion takes place for the first time since the disaster.
To read Aaron Parsely’s Pulitzer Prize-winning feature, go to:
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- Harrowing and Profound
Thank you for sharing your harrowing experience, the visceral details, and the way your family, friends, and strangers worked together to rescue, save, comfort and care for each other. There is something profound in allowing gratitude to share space with grief.
Apple Podcasts5Naomi Gruer
United States20 days ago - So touching
You are an incredible story teller. This is your story narrated in the most beautiful and touching way. Your calm and heartfelt demeanor made me feel your loss, but also gave me insight and the desire to ask "what would I do", "how do you prepare yourself for the unknown?" Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5Bee lover 2United States22 days ago - Whoa! Gut-wrenching and beautifully told!
I found this tonight and can’t stop listening. It’s beautiful and powerful and a reminder to enjoy every single day because you never know how much time you have.
Apple Podcasts5AndinelsonUnited States23 days ago - Not to be missed.
Simultaneously heartbreaking and phenomenally told. A good reminder to take absolutely nothing for granted.
Apple Podcasts55519APUnited States24 days ago - Best podcast ever
This is the best podcast I have ever listened to and I’ve done Serial and In The Dark. Thank you Aaron and family for sharing such per personal stories. I am transfixed.
Apple Podcasts5txdiane55United States24 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #15 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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What is Where the River Took Us about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A deeply human, survivor-centered series that follows families and communities in Central Texas as they navigate catastrophic floods, loss, and the long arc of rebuilding. Conversations blend intimate memoir with broader questions about faith, memory, grief, accountability, and resilience, often pairing personal testimony with calls for safety reforms and community healing. The format emphasizes intimate storytelling, first-person recollections, and practical perspectives on infrastructure, safety, and civic action, making it compelling for listeners who enjoy rigorous, compassionate journalism about disaster and recovery. A standout is the ongoing focus on personal resilience and community rituals that emerge after mass tragedy, paired wit... more
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