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Louisiana, Media Partners, Continue Aid to Texas
TEXAS HILL COUNTRY, JUL 16 – Catholic Charities coordinate nationwide fundraising and supply drives to assist Texas Hill Country flood survivors after 132 deaths and over 160 missing, officials reported.
- Devastating flash floods struck Central Texas beginning July 4, 2025, causing at least 132 deaths and significant damage at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas.
- The floods overwhelmed communities, prompting widespread aid efforts coordinated by religious groups and charities, while some towns remain under-supported.
- Laura Stark and her team collected diverse donations, including hygiene products and rubber boats, but delayed delivery to avoid overwhelming local responders.
- Stephanie Sterling of Catholic Charities Baton Rouge stressed that monetary donations best meet urgent survivor needs, while donors like Dina Dow provided gift cards with thoughtful notes.
- Ongoing collections across dioceses and relief drives, plus public support such as Simone Biles' July 16 ESPY tribute, highlight continued aid efforts with an emphasis on financial contributions.
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NolaSouthwest Louisiana charity continues to collect donations for Texas flood victims
Laura Stark, organizer of the Christian Life Church Foundation of Hope Food Bank, and her team are collecting donations for those effected by flooding in several smaller towns.
KLFY and Catholic Charities team up for Texas supply drive
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Volunteers with Catholic Charities of Acadiana began collecting donations early this morning, and by 4 p.m. hundreds of cars had driven through Texas flood recovery. If there's one thing Acadiana residents know, it's to help others recover after a natural disaster. Earlier today, Acadiana had the chance to lend a hand as KLFY teamed up with Catholic Charities of Acadiana to host a one-day supply drive. Acadiana donors li…
Texas Native Simone Biles Gives Emotional Tribute to Flood Victims as She Wins ESPY for Best Championship Performance
“Words can’t replace the pain, but our hearts are with you in this tragic time," the Texas native said upon receiving the ESPY Award for Best Championship PerformanceKevin Winter/Getty Simone BilesNEED TO KNOWSimone Biles paid tribute to the victims of the recent flooding in TexasBiles, 28, told the flood victims that “words can’t replace the pain, but our hearts are with you in this tragic time"The U.S. gymnast received the 2025 ESPY Award for …
ECISD team helps recover victims and belongings in Kerrville flood
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Ector County ISD Chief of Police Jeff Daniels gave an update to the community on ECISD's operations in Kerrville after massive flooding swept hundreds of people away over the Fourth of July Weekend. "The last week has been difficult for our community, and our local law enforcement agencies felt it especially," Daniels said in a letter to staff. "Last Wednesday, Odessa Police Department officer Bailey Martin, a vi…
From Boston to Baton Rouge, Faithful Unite To Help Texas Flood Victims
People pray after placing a cross by the Guadalupe River, across from Camp Mystic, following deadly flooding, in Hunt, Texas, July 10, 2025. (Photo: OSV News/Umit Bektas, Reuters) by Gina Christian (OSV News) – From Boston to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, faithful across the nation are reaching out to bring material and spiritual aid to those impacted by the devastating July 4 flash floods in the Texas Hill Country. The deluge has so far killed at lea…
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