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US Sports Leagues Pledge Over $6 Million for Central Texas Flood Relief

Fan-driven campaigns aim to sustain recovery efforts following more than $6 million in relief pledges by sports leagues.

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HUNT, TEXAS - JULY 7: Search and rescue workers use a sonar device while paddling down the Guadalupe River in a boat looking for survivors or the remains of victims swept up in the flash flooding on July 7, 2025 in Hunt, Texas.
Players lift up a student to make a basket during a Spurs’ practice held at Uvalde High School's Harvey Kinchlow Gym in Uvalde, Texas, on Oct. 8, 2022 in the wake of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in May 2022. The Spurs are now seeking to help flood victims in the Hill Country.

Overview

  • The Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys and the NFL Foundation together committed $1.5 million to support urgent needs and rebuilding in flood-ravaged communities.
  • The NBA, its three Texas franchises and the NBPA donated over $2 million to immediate relief and long-term assistance in the Texas Hill Country.
  • The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers each pledged $1 million with the Astros Foundation launching a fan-driven campaign to fuel ongoing recovery.
  • Funds are designated for emergency services, youth-focused rebuilding programs and sustained support across affected areas.
  • First responders continue search, rescue and recovery operations following the Fourth of July weekend floods that left at least 93 people dead and dozens missing.