Al Roker joins Hill Country Flood recovery efforts as part of ‘Lend a Hand’ series
KERR COUNTY, Texas – Longtime Today Show meteorologist Al Roker is in the Texas Hill Country Thursday morning for his “Lend a Hand” series.
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First launched in 2002, the series looks to shine a light on recovery efforts and the inspiring stories of hope amid the devastation across the flood-ravaged Hill Country .
“We have a lot of wherewithal, and we need to share that,” Roker told KPRC 2’s Re’Chelle Turner . “I think it’s important to make sure people know that we don’t forget, that we see them, that we know them, and that we want them to know that they’re cared about still."
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You can catch more of Roker’s “Lend a Hand” series stories from the Texas Hill Country on KPRC 2 at 7 p.m.
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About the Authors Ahmed Humble headshot
Historian, educator, writer, expert on "The Simpsons," amateur photographer, essayist, film & tv reviewer and race/religious identity scholar. Joined KPRC 2 in Spring 2024 but has been featured in various online newspapers and in the Journal of South Texas' Fall 2019 issue.
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Emmy award-winning journalist born and raised in Alabama. College football fanatic and snow cone lover! Passionate about connecting with the community to find stories that matter.
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