Скачать или смотреть “Between Pain and Hope.” On-Site Chronicle, July 4, 2025.

“Between Pain and Hope” is an on-site journalistic chronicle documenting the devastating floods of July 4, 2025, with a focus on the communities of Burnet, Leander, and the Sandy Creek area. Through direct coverage from the affected zones, the report portrays the immediate impact of the disaster: destroyed homes, lost belongings, and families confronting a reality marked by uncertainty and grief.

The piece features authentic testimonies from affected residents, visuals of relocation efforts, donation centers, and initiatives to restore essential services. The narrative balances the human dimension of loss with the acts of solidarity and resilience that emerged amid the crisis, illustrating how the community began to organize, respond, and rebuild.

This project was produced by Melody Durán as an MMJ (Multimedia Journalist) for Univision Austin, handling filming, field reporting, interviews, writing, editing, and full production of the piece.

The chronicle reflects a commitment to public service journalism and the responsible documentation of an event that profoundly impacted these communities, preserving both the pain of the moment and the hope driving their recovery.