Over 150 concerned individuals gathered outside Sinclair Elementary School in Houston’s Heights neighborhood on Saturday evening. Holding electric candles, they bowed their heads in prayer for the safe return of 10-year-old Greta Toranzo, who remains missing following catastrophic floods in Central Texas.
Toranzo was among more than 700 girls attending Camp Mystic, a cherished all-girls camp along the Guadalupe River in Flash Flood Alley. The floods, claiming at least 50 lives and leaving over 800 rescued, have deeply impacted the region. In solidarity, Sinclair Elementary School staff and families dressed in blue, Toranzo’s favorite color, and offered prayers and hymns during a poignant candlelight vigil.
Christyn Knoop, a parent at Sinclair, led heartfelt prayers, urging for strength and guidance for the ongoing search efforts. She invoked verses of perseverance and called for divine protection over the missing children and their families. The vigil concluded with students placing flowers, cards, and teddy bears at the school’s entrance.
As the community mourns and hopes for news of Toranzo and others, first responders continue their tireless efforts in Kerr County. Governor Greg Abbott declared a day of prayer, reflecting the state’s solidarity during this challenging time.
Reflecting on the emotional departure of campers earlier that day, a camp director expressed the heavy responsibility felt by those caring for children entrusted to their care amidst such tragedy.
The Houston vigil served as a poignant reminder of community support and resilience in the face of adversity, uniting hearts in prayer for those affected by the floods.
