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Sunday, July 31, 2016

Katy couple among those killed in hot air balloon crash


Hot air balloon crashes in Texas

Stephanie Whitfield, KHOU 6:35 PM. EST July 31, 2016

KATY, Texas Friends tell us a Katy couple was among those killed in the tragic hot air balloon crash in Lockhart on Saturday.

The husband and wife are Joe and Tresa Shafer Owens. A total of 16 people were killed in the crash that happened around 7:30 a.m.

A GoFundMepage has been set up on their behalf.

According to the fundraising page, Joe worked hard to provide for his family and was always willing to lend an extra hand to anyone in need.Tresa had a long time career at TigerLand Preschool and made an amazing difference in the lives of the hundreds of children she cared for, their families and also her co-workers and friends.

As of Sunday evening, more than $7,000 has been raised to help the family with funeral costs.

To visit the GoFundMe page clickhere.

Source: http://www.khou.com/news/katy-couple-among-those-killed-in-hot-air-balloon-crash/284771589

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