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Community helps Flower Mound teacher whose baby arrives premature on vacation
By Micah Pearce at Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News
· 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 The Trophy Club
The outpouring of support for Alisha Bradley and her family is a testament to the strong sense of community in Northwest ISD, where Bradley teaches at Flower Mound High School. As the Bradley family navigates the challenges of caring for a premature baby, they can rely on their neighbors and colleagues to help ease the financial burden. The fact that the fundraiser has already raised over $7,000 towards its $11,000 goal demonstrates the generosity and compassion of the community. With the family now back in Texas, they will have access to local resources and support networks, which will be crucial as they care for baby Loren and their 3-year-old child. The proximity of Loren's new hospital to Flower Mound will also make it easier for the family to receive visits and support from friends and colleagues, which will be essential during this difficult time.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local News ·
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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