Rochelle's Canoe Rental Rebuilds | Dallas News

The Ross Fire rages through North Texas, devouring 80,000 acres and wiping out Rochelle’s Canoe Rental — a beloved family business since 1969. Owners, who’ve owned the land since 1928, lost everything except their home, with no insurance to cushion the blow. For generations, this spot was more than a rental; it was community memory, with loyal customers bringing grandkids for decades. Now, as firefighters battle a 12% contained blaze fueled by wind and scale, they’re turning away physical donations but urgently need funds to keep equipment running. Still, the family refuses to give up — “Rochelle’s will rise again,” they vow, aiming to reopen next summer. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e74ee7445e110c74