Tragic Flood in Texas Hill Country

A week after a catastrophic flood in Texas Hill Country, over 120 residents have tragically lost their lives, and more than 100 individuals are still unaccounted for.

JP Decker, the Executive Director of Mercury One, has been on site in Texas. He acknowledged the severity of the situation but also shared some remarkable moments he witnessed.

“As I walked through the area, local residents—perhaps people from all around Texas—were diligently searching for their neighbors and friends. Many came with their own shovels and tools, really just trying to help,” Decker recounted during a conversation with Glenbeck, co-founder of Blaze Media.

He mentioned that search and rescue teams had come from across the country, likening the collective effort to the response seen in North Carolina during similar disasters.

“It’s fascinating,” he remarked, reflecting on his conversations with locals. Nearly everyone expressed a sense of resilience, saying, “We’re Texans. We’ll get through this.”

According to Decker, despite the overwhelming devastation, many of their partners noted, “This is not the worst disaster we’ve encountered,” citing years of experience in recovery efforts.

The National Guard has been deployed alongside Coast Guard units, and Decker expressed appreciation for the administration’s quick response.

On top of the community and government support, Mercury One has appealed to donors to raise $1 million for relief efforts. Interestingly, donors have even opted to cover a $25,000 credit card fee to ensure more of the funds go directly to those in need.

“You really are the first and last person in these instances,” Decker shared, to which Glenbeck agreed, adding, “That’s commendable.”