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As authorities and volunteers continue to search for and assist victims of the devastating flooding sweeping a portion of Texas, various groups and celebrities donate to charities in the area.
On Saturday, Columbia singer and songwriter Shakira announced that she will donate a portion of the proceeds at a concert in San Antonio on July 5 to support families affected by rural Texas Hills floods.
The singer wrote on X: “Dear San Antonio, our hearts and prayers are with those affected by the floods in central Texas. We are donating a portion to the Catholic charity in San Antonio, who provide relief to affected families.”
The United Service Automobile Association (renamed USAA) has committed $500,000 in a charitable grant to help search and resume work and will activate employee volunteers to serve local communities.
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Donations from the U.S. Shakira, U.S. Shakira and Houston Texans in support of victims of devastating Texas floods, killing 43 people and leaving 27 young girls missing. (Roy Rochlin)
“The destruction and losses we see in Texas are heartbreaking, and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected, especially those who have lost loved ones and those who are still waiting to hear the news,” USAA President and CEO Juan Andrade said in a statement. “We have been part of this community for over 100 years and we will act, compassion and willingness to help our neighbors and our members recover and rebuild. We thank the first responders for their ongoing and resilient efforts.”
USAA specializes in banking services for military, veterans and their families, and is headquartered in San Antonio.
The NFL's Houston Texans also promised $500,000 to help with flood-related efforts.
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Staff cleared debris along the Guadalupe River along the Cade Loop Bridge on Saturday, July 5, 2025 in Ingram, Texas. (AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)
“We are saddened by the loss and damage of our neighbors in rural Texas Mountain. We are particularly frustrated, hearing the children who are still missing, we are praying that they will reunite with their families soon,” a statement from Janice, Hannah and Cal Cal McNair. “Our hearts will remain with everyone affected and in addition to our donations, we will continue to support search, rescue and recovery efforts in the coming weeks.”
The Texas-based search and rescue organization is a nonprofit first responder group that is offering search, rescue and recovery operations in Kerr County, which has been significantly affected by the flood.
The Salvation Army in Kerrville, Texas is taking limited donations and has been designated as the official partner for volunteer coordination and in-kind donations.
Comfortable in Texas, USA, July 5, 2025, a drone landscape shows debris on the road. (Reuters/Marco Bello)
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The Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization in the area, has established the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. All donations will help the organization with emergency situations.
As of Saturday night, at least 43 people died as search and rescue operations continued, and more than 27 young girls from the mysterious camp were still missing.
