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The Hill Country has a hold on the hearts of many Texans, meaning the suffering caused by the disaster is reaching as far as the region’s appeal.
KERR COUNTY, Texas – Two weeks after the deadly floods in the Texas Hill Country, art installations honor the lives lost. Lauren Singleton is from Kerrville, and Amy Tovar is from San Antonio. They were both sitting alongside the Guadalupe River on July 18, praying for the families impacted.
Pat Green raised over $1 million for Texas flood victims in a livestream concert with stars like Miranda Lambert.
The Facebook group Found on the Guadalupe River has racked up 38,000 followers as volunteers seek to reunite treasured items with Texas Hill Country flood victims.
The Rangers also launched a "Together for Texas" campaign, selling T-shirts and raising funds to send to the affected region.
The Guadalupe River has experienced at least six fatal floods since 1921, he said.
The concert, Band Together Texas, will support The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and Central Texas Community Foundation.