Texas Hill Country Flood Victims: Search for Missing and Community Support

Devastating Flood Impact

• 💔 119 lives have been confirmed lost due to catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country over the Fourth of July weekend.
• ⚠️ 161 people remain missing in Kerr County alone, including five campers and one counselor from Camp Mystic.
• 🌊 The Guadalupe River area, particularly the city of Hunt, has been described as ground zero for the devastation.

Ongoing Search and Rescue Efforts

• 🔍 Search teams are using heavy equipment to scour debris piles along the river, working layer by layer to find victims.
• 🤝 Multiple agencies and over 2,000 additional personnel are working together in an all-hands-on-deck effort to reunite families.
• 🎗️ Texas flags across the state have been ordered to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims.

Personal Stories of Loss and Resilience

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families are experiencing profound heartbreak, with some still searching for loved ones, including a girl looking for her brother.
• 💔 The story of Jeff and Amber Wilson and their missing son Shiloh, who were swept away while attending a junior rodeo, highlights the personal tragedies.
• 😔 Friends Joyce Ben and Ree Manaka, and their friend Aiden Hartfield, also lost their lives or are still missing after being swept away from a cabin.

Community and Corporate Support

• 🏫 Disaster relief programs, like the one from Good Shepherd Episcopal School in Dallas, are providing essential aid and support to affected communities.
• 🥫 H-E-B has donated $5 million for flood recovery, providing meals, volunteers, and supplies, with $2 million specifically for Kerr County.
• 🥤 Waterburger is donating $100,000 and dedicating proceeds from commemorative cups to relief efforts.
• 💍 James Avery is taking back orders for their charms, with all proceeds going to flood relief.