‘Heartbroken’ Texans commit to donating $500,000 to help Texas Hill Country community after devastating, deadly floods

Search-and-rescue mission ongoing in Kerr County after flash flooding

KSAT viewers share photos, videos of catastrophic flooding in Texas Hill Country (KSAT)

HOUSTON – In the wake of massive, deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country, the Texans plan to donate $500,000 to benefit those impacted by the catastrophe.

The money from the AFC South club will provide resources for communities hit hard by flooding that cost several people their lives. At least 27 people are dead, according to law enforcement officials in Kerr County, as a search-and-rescue mission for missing girls from a summer camp remains active.

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The McNair family, including Cal McNair, Hannah McNair and Janice McNair, issued the following statement about this dire situation. The city of Kerrville issued a disaster declaration, according to KSAT, KPRC 2’s sister station.

“We are heartbroken by the loss and damage that our neighbors in the Texas Hill Country have endured,” the statement said. “We are especially devasted to hear about the children who are missing and we are praying they are reunited with their families soon. Our hearts will remain with everyone affected and, in addition to our donation, we will continue to support the search, rescue and recovery efforts in the coming weeks.”

Emergency crews are searching for missing campers after the catastrophic floods that hit Camp Mystic, a private Christian girls camp in Kerry County.

Among the dead, according to Kerr County officials: nine children. Destructive, fast-moving waters alongside the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes early Friday morning as the rising tide washed away homes and cars. Flash flood warnings are still in effect.

“To the parents out there who are watching and are unsure — but especially to those who received a call from Camp Mystic letting you know your daughter is not accounted for — I want all of you to know we will do everything humanly possible, 24/7,” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said during a press conference. “Looking at every tree, turning over every rock, whatever it takes. If your child is one of those truly missing and not just out of touch, we will do everything we can to find your daughter. Make no mistake. We will do everything possible.”

Houston firefighters and emergency first responders are providing assistance to Kerr County residents and officials, traveling to the affected areas to pitch in during this time of need in the Texas Hill Country.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and his mother, Kimberly, lead the C.J. Stroud Foundation. They expressed support for those affected by the flooding.

“We are deeply saddened by all the devastation caused by the floods in Kerr County, and the Hill Country communities” the foundation said in a statement. “Our hearts are with the families affected. We pray for strength, hope and healing.”

Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com


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