Search for Texas flood survivors intensifies
A search for Texas flood survivors intensified as Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for nearly two dozen Texas counties.
Shakira may be busy on the road, but she’s taking a moment to wrap her arms around the Lone Star State.
As Texas battles a deadly surge of flash flooding, the Colombian pop superstar, who’s been crisscrossing North America on her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, announced on July 5 that she was donating proceeds from her San Antonio concert to Catholic Charities of San Antonio.
“Dear San Antonio, our hearts and prayers are with those affected by the flood in central Texas,” Shakira wrote in an X post. “We are donating a portion of tonight’s show proceeds to Catholic Charities of San Antonio, who are providing disaster relief to the families impacted.”
The Grammy-winning singer, 48, also encouraged her fans to assist relief efforts by donating to the humanitarian aid organization. “Your help is important and appreciated,” she added.
Historic flash floods swept across central Texas after unrelenting rainfall on Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, triggered the ravaging flooding. Local authorities said at least 80 people have died.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott noted at a July 6 news conference that search and rescue efforts were still underway as at least 41 people remained unaccounted for.
As of July 6, authorities had recovered the bodies of 40 adults and 28 children in Kerr County, where the worst of the flooding occurred, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha announced. Forecasters expect several more inches of rain and warned of additional flooding and a worsening of conditions on the ground.
Here’s what other stars are saying about the natural disaster.
Miranda Lambert encourages animal welfare amid Texas floods
Miranda Lambert is looking out for the critters as massive flooding devastates her home state.
The acclaimed country singer-songwriter, who hails from Longview, Texas, announced on social media that her nonprofit organization, MuttNation, was starting a fundraiser to help pet owners amid the displacement caused by the floods.
“I can’t even come up with any words for the loss that everybody’s suffering,” Lambert, 41, said in a July 5 video shared on Instagram.
Maren Morris laments ‘devastating’ Texas floods
Maren Morris is a Texan cowgirl through and through.
The Grammy-winning country singer, who was born in Arlington, Texas, reflected that she was “thinking of my home state right now” in an emotional Instagram post on July 5. “The floods are devastating, and people are still missing,” she wrote alongside a photo carousel that included a childhood picture of herself.
“There are several places to donate, but I’ll be donating to an incredibly impactful fund called the Texas Hill Country Community Foundation,” Morris, 35, added. “They’ve set up a specific fund to support local efforts (nonprofits, local government, first responders and local shelters).”
Contributing: Susan Miller, Christopher Cann, and Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY
