KERRVILLE, Texas – $40 million has been pledged to a new housing fund for Kerr County flood victims, says the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. Read more here: https://www.fox7austin.com/news/greg-abbott-kerr-county-flood-relief-funding
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Buc-ee’s CEO donates $1M to flood relief, makes ‘TODAY’ show history, after Central Texas tragedy
The CEO of Buc-ee’s, Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, just broke a national television record. In a Thursday update to social media, the “TODAY” show posted a clip of its “Lend a Hand” segment. Launched in 2002, the series is intended to “help folks when they’re down and in need of a hand to lift them up.” That’s exactly what Aplin […]
TODAY Lends a Hand to Texas Community Devastated by Floods
Just over a month after devastating flooding ravaged parts of Texas, Al Roker travels to Kerr County to see the destruction firsthand and visit with first responders and local residents. As part of TODAY’s Lend a Hand campaign, see the generous contributions helping the community recover and rebuild. https://www.today.com/video/al-roker-lends-a-hand-to-texas-community-devastated-by-floods-244511301617
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Provides Update on Kerr County Flood Relief Efforts
KERRVILLE, TEXAS—One month after devastating floods swept through Kerr County, theCommunity Foundation of the Texas Hill Country today shared an update on the region’srecovery and relief efforts. Since the Fund’s inception, more than $100 million in donationshas been received to support flood relief efforts, and the Foundation has made grants toclose to 50 nonprofit organizations […]
CFTHC raises $100 million, announces long-term recovery effort
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has raised more than $100 million in 30 days through its Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to support recovery efforts following devastating floods that struck the region on July 4, 2025. Austin Dickson, the foundation’s CEO, announced the milestone during a press conference Monday, exactly one month […]
Kerr County flood relief fund raises $30 million in one week
KERRVILLE, Texas – In just one week, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has raised more than $30 million for the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, the organization announced Friday. The news came during a press conference at the Dallas Dougherty Memorial Pavilion in downtown Kerrville, where local leaders, donors and residents gathered to […]
Here’s where you can donate to help Central Texas flood recovery
More than 130 people are dead after devastating flash floods slammed the Texas Hill Country on July 4. Search and recovery efforts continue along the Guadalupe River in the aftermath of the disaster. More than a foot of rain fell in less than 12 hours over a large part of the western Guadalupe River basin, including the area of Kerrville and […]
Community Foundation gives $300K to HPS to help with flood recovery effort
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country awarded the Hunt Preservation Society $300,000 in emergency relief funds this week to families still reeling from the devastating Kerr County floods. During a special event at Hunt School, 155 households received cash assistance through personal checks. Volunteers, local teachers and bankers joined forces to ensure the […]
Texas Hill Country nonprofit raises $60M for flood relief in weeks after deadly storms
A Texas Hill Country nonprofit raised $60 million for flood relief efforts in the two-and-a-half weeks since Fourth of July storms inundated parts of Central Texas, its chief executive announced Tuesday morning. The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country began distributing the funding to nonprofits through its Kerr County Relief Fund, which it formed the […]
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Announces $60 Million Raised Through Kerr County Flood Relief Fund
KERRVILLE, Texas, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country today provided an update regarding the donations raised through the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. Since the Fund’s inception, $60 million in donations has been received to support flood relief efforts, with grants awarded to 35 nonprofit organizations across the region. The announcement was […]