Katrina survivors share stories of finding new life in Corpus Christi

Dozens of Hurricane Katrina survivors have reached out to share their stories of finding refuge in Corpus Christi after the devastating 2005 storm.

Ashley Rogers was only 15 when Katrina hit New Orleans. Her family initially found shelter at the city’s convention center, but what was supposed to be a place of refuge became a nightmare.

“We saw things that you thought you’d never see in real life. Things that you’d see in a movie,” Rogers said.

Hurricane Katrina survivors found refuge and rebuilt their lives in Corpus Christi 20 years ago

Rogers said the convention center was far from safe during their stay…

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