How Katy Families Can Support Kerrville Flood Victims
- ncookclark
- Jul 7
- 4 min read
Updated: Jul 8
KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
UPDATED: July 8, 2025
By Natalie Cook Clark
On the early morning of the Fourth of July the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in only a few hours causing widespread flash flooding and resulting in a mounting death toll that includes many young girls from a Christian camp. Katyites are rallying this week to offer aid. HERE'S AN UPDATED LIST OF HOW YOU CAN HELP.
Photo credit: Kerr County Facebook Page
Last Friday, the Fourth of July, Central Texas was struck with heavy rain that resulted in the Guadalupe River rising up to 26 feet in a matter of hours. The river that stretches across the Texas Hill County created a deadly flash flood situation that his Hunt and Kerr Counties the hardest.
As of this morning, authorities report that the death toll has passed 100 and dozens are still missing including ten young girls and their counselor from the popular Camp Mystic.
The tragedy proves again that Texans come together during times of crisis and Katy is no exception.
While social media posts are circulating saying that donations are at capacity, donations are still needed. If Kerr County doesn't take them, then keep in mind other counties were still impacted. There is still a great need for supplies and monetary donations.
“When the waters rise, Katy rises higher. That’s just how we’re built,” says Tom Paynter, Marketing Director for No Label Brewing Co. “We’re neighbors helping neighbors, no questions asked.”
Local Businesses Taking Donations
This week No Label is working with other local businesses to accept donations to help those suffering through the worst of the Kerrville flood. Today through Friday, July 11 the following businesses will be collecting donations.
Katy families can bring:
Hygiene items
Non-perishable food
Diapers
Cleaning supplies
Gently used clothing
Bottled water
The basics that become lifelines when the worst hits
Local businesses accepting donations this week include:
No Label Brewing Co.
Texas Borders Bar & Grill (Pin Oak location)
Twins Tavern
Brett’s BBQ Shop (Closed Monday and Tuesday)
Serene Beans
Katy Gymnastics and Sports Performance
But according to Paynter this is more than donations, it’s about Katy showing up and doing what we can to help others.
More Local Businesses Host Gift Card Drive
The Katy Area Chamber and Katy Foundation are stepping in to collect gift cards that will go directly to those affected. The most needed gift cards include: Walmart, HEB, Lowe's, Home Depot, or general-use cards like Visa or Mastercard.
Drop-Off Locations:
Lifetime of Clicks Photography
BoxDrop Katy
Katy Heritage Society
KTX Window Cleaning
Scholars & Scoundrels
Humble Grounds Coffeehouse
Katy Early Childhood Enrichment Center
Katy Area Chamber Office
Typhoon Texas Offers Free Tickets for $200 Worth of Donations
Other local businesses are also stepping up. This week at Typhoon Texas (July 6-July 10 from 11-4 p.m.) Katy families can get up to four free waterpark tickets when they donate up to $200 value in donations. This is good for a limited time only.
Typhoon Texas is collecting the following:
NO FOOD OR CLOTHES
Hygiene products
Bleach
Brooms
Mops
Diapers
Socks
Baby Wipes
Shovels
Toilet Paper
Snacks
Bottled Water
Trash Bags
Katy Christian Ministries Accepts Donations
Katy-based nonprofit Katy Christian Ministries is accepting the following items that can be dropped off at their administration building (3506 Porter Road) Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
HYGIENE ITEMS
Toothbrushes/Toothpaste/Mouthwash
Hairbrushes / Hair Gel / Detangling spray
Body wash / Shampoo / Conditioner
Face & Hand Wipes / Hand Sanitizer
Women’s personal hygiene items
Deodorant
ESSENTIALS
Diapers / Pull-ups / Wipes – All Sizes
Paper / plastic plates
Plastic utensils
Ziploc bags
Toilet paper
Trash bags
FOOD & BEVERAGES
Pre-Packaged Snacks/meals
Formula / Distilled Water
Bottled Water
Dog & Cat Food
Financial contributions can be made to Kerrvilleroc.org.
Project Rebuild Hope- Texas Flood Relief
Urgent needs for new clothing, shoes, heavy duty shovels and rakes, debris removal tools, phone bank cards and chargers, small home generators, Visa gift cards, batteries, gas cans, chain saws, contractor bag, good work gloves, cleaning supplies, first aid supplies, and wheelbarrows.
Donations can be dropped off at 1040 Schlipf Road Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Thursday from 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Roll for a Cause
Fuji Sushi (5215 FM 1463) is donating 5% of sales to flood victims all this week.
Katy ISD FFA Supports Kerr County FFA Students and Families
Katy ISD FFA is also stepping up and collecting Walmart and HEB gift cards. All proceeds will be donated to fellow FFA members and families of Kerr County. Drop off gift card donations this Friday, July 11 at Paetow High School at 8:00 a.m.
Flood Relief this Friday
No Label will host Flood Relief Friday this Friday, July 11 starting at 12:00 p.m. There will be a Raffle for Relief where participants could win a No Label Happy Hour for you and your crew, curated gift baskets, and gift cards. All proceeds from the raffle will go to Texas Flood relief.
The raffle will end of 9:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold all week and you don’t need to be present to win.
No Label will also be giving $1 back for every beer poured, each shirt, hat or tin sold, and every six-pack or crowler to-go.
“After a weekend celebrating the 4th, this is what freedom looks like — standing up for each other when it counts,” says Paynter. “At No Label, we say beer brings people together — but it’s our people who bring the strength.”
“This community shows up, every time,” says Paynter. “That’s Katy. That’s Texas. And damn, we’re proud to be part of it.”
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