Current situation
In New Braunfels, local businesses are lending a helping hand by holding a variety of donation events and special sales.
“New Braunfels is here to support our neighbors,” said Tanya Pence, president of the New Braunfels Convention and Visitors Bureau in a news release.
So far, local businesses in New Braunfels have held events and drives to support neighboring communities deeper into the Hill Country.
The Redbird Listening Room and Gruene Hall hosted flood relief concerts July 15, while Gruene Grove hosted a drive gathering supplies July 20.
Painting with a Twist hosted a fundraiser for the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund on July 26, while The Villa hosted a silent guitar auction and donated all raffle sales to Kerrville Pets Alive!, a nonprofit serving animals in Kerr County.
Latest update
Those who want to continue supporting individuals affected by the floods, more relief drives and events are scheduled in August, according to the visitors bureau.
“I couldn’t be prouder of our community and encourage everyone to give where they can,” Pence said.
Here's a lineup of some scheduled relief events in New Braunfels:
- The Dancing Bear is currently selling Texas Strong shirts and sending off proceeds to flood relief efforts, so head to their location in Gruene to support.
- Muck & Fuss and Sidecar are donating 100% of profits on July 29 directly to Texans on Mission, a humanitarian organization providing aid to those affected by the floods.
- Greune Hall is hosting another flood relief concert on Aug. 10, this time with Jon Wolfe & Friends. All ticket proceeds will go directly to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund and Travis County CARES.
- On Aug. 28, Robert Earl Keen will be at the Whitewater Amphitheater along with other New Braunfels-based musicians for an Applause for a Cause concert, donating proceeds to flood relief funds
