Bishop of Tyler calls special collection to support Central Texas flood victims

Catholic Bishop calls for special collection at weekend masses to support relief, recovery efforts in Central Texas

Bishop Gregory Kelly has called for a special collection at all the Masses this weekend, July 12-13, to help support relief and recovery efforts in Central Texas.

Shreveport orgs. collect donations for Texas flood victims

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Krewe of Barkus & Meoux and the Shreveport Volunteer Network are gathering essential supplies for humans and animals affected by last week's devastating Texas floods that left more than 100 people dead. The Krewe made a social media post on Thursday morning, "These last few days, we have all seen the tragic events unfolding in the Hill Country of Texas. Our hearts are with those who are still searching for their…

Bishop of Tyler calls special collection to support Central Texas flood victims

TYLER, Texas (KETK) -- Bishop of Tyler Gregory Kelly has announced a special collection at Masses this weekend to raise aid for those affected by the Central Texas flooding. LIVE: President Trump, First Lady to survey damage after Kerrville fatal floods According to Kelly, the special collection will occur on July 12 through July13 and supports efforts will be coordinated through the Catholic Charities of East Texas. Those who attend are e…

Diocese of Tyler bishop announces special collection to help Hill Country flood relief

"Thank you for your prayers and whatever financial support you can provide in response to this disaster. May God bless all those most directly involved. May he recei

Astros, Rangers to show support for central Texas flood victims

HOUSTON (KIAH) — The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers will show their support for the victims of last week’s devastating floods in central Texas by wearing special shirts before Friday’s game. You can watch Friday’s game from Daiken Park in Houston free on CW39, starting at 7 p.m. The shirts will have a “Together for Texas” logo, featuring both teams’ logo inside the state of Texas. Both the Astros and Rangers have donated $1 million each to su…

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge to host donation drive for Texas flood victims

BATON ROUGE — Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge will host a one-day donation drive in response to the Texas floods. The drive will be hosted on Thursday, July 17, at the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge office on S. Acadian Thruway from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.CCDBR will accept $25 Visa or Walmart gift cards or monetary donations of any amount."We’ve been in touch with Catholic Charities agencies serving the impacted…