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Community helps Flower Mound teacher whose baby arrives premature on vacation
By Micah Pearce at Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)
· June 19, 2026
· 2 min read
A Spring Break vacation turned into an extended stay after a Flower Mound teacher had her baby three months ahead of the expected due date.
Flower Mound High School teacher Alisha Bradley spent her Spring Break visiting family in Alabama, but didn’t expect to give birth to her child while she was...
Key takeaway Baby Loren Bradley was welcomed into the world after just 24 weeks, landing herself a spot in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) because of her prematurity.
Why this matters in Flower Mound News
The outpouring of support for Alisha Bradley and her family is a testament to the strong sense of community in Flower Mound. As a teacher at Flower Mound High School, Bradley is likely to have touched the lives of many students and families in the area, and it's heartening to see the community rally around her in a time of need. The fact that the fundraiser has already raised over $7,000 towards its $11,000 goal demonstrates the generosity and kindness of the people of Flower Mound. With the added expenses of medical care and travel, this support will undoubtedly help ease the financial burden on the Bradley family as they navigate this challenging time. As baby Loren continues to receive medical care at a hospital just 30 minutes away from Flower Mound, the community's support will likely remain a vital source of comfort and strength for the family.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A Spring Break vacation turned into an extended stay after a Flower Mound teacher had her baby three months ahead of the expected due date.
Flower Mound High School teacher Alisha Bradley spent her Spring Break visiting family in Alabama, but didn’t expect to give birth to her child while she was...
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