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INGRAM – Governor Greg Abbott joined the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fundas they presented $25,000 checks to families impacted by the catastrophic Hill Country floods. The funds come from last month’s “Strait to the Heart” benefit concert, hosted by George Strait and Estancia Estates Founder Tom Cusick. These checks will help families who suffered severe storm damage or lost their homes during the devastating flooding.
“We as a State are working tirelessly to make sure that the recovery process is as easy and effective as possible,” said Governor Abbott. “If you have a need in your area, let us know. There are a lot of people here to assist you with those needs. These checks will help you piece your lives back together, and there’s more help on the way.”
After his remarks, Governor Abbott met with families whose homes were damaged or destroyed, assuring them that Texas will stand with them until they fully rebuild and recover.
The Governor was joined at the check presentation by Representative Wes Virdell, Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd, and Mr. Cusick.
Last month, Governor Abbott attended the “Strait to the Heart” benefit concert, which raised over $6 million to help support impacted Texans.
News coverage of the check presentation:
- Breitbart: Governor Abbott Delivers George Strait Checks to Texas Flood Victims Ignored by Fleeing House Democrats
- Dallas Morning News: ‘It’s a God thing’: George Strait benefit concert raises millions for Texas flood victims
- Hill Country Community Journal: Abbott distributes $25,000 checks to flood victims
- Kerr County Lead: Gov. Abbott visits Ingram to distribute checks from George Strait Foundation
- Kerrville Daily Times: Flood victims receive $25,000 checks from Strait benefit concert
- KENS5: Governor Abbott gives ‘Strait to the Heart’ funds to Hill Country flood victims
- KSAT: George Strait concert provides families $25K checks to help rebuild after ‘beyond heartbreaking’ floods
- KXAN: Abbott presents $25K checks to families affected by July floods
- WOAI: Hill Country flood survivors receive aid from George Strait benefit concert
Watch the Governor’s full remarks here.
