Some companies based in Texas are sending help as the Hill Country starts to clean up from flash flooding last week.
San Antonio-based HEB set up flood recovery sites earlier this week to hand out snacks, water and first aid kits. Thusday, the company said the H.E. Butt Foundation had committed $5 million for nonprofits working in the Hill Country; $2 million would go to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.
“For 120 years, the Butt family has proudly called Kerrville home,” Chief Executive Howard Butt III wrote in a statement. “Our hearts ache for the children, families, and communities facing tremendous loss throughout Texas in the wake of these floods. Our Partners have big hearts, and we will continue to support our neighbors. H-E-B and our dedicated Partners are here to help.”
Thursday, Dallas-based AT&T opened locations in Kerrville and Hunt to provide access to wifi and places to charge devices. A "mobile connectivity center" is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hunt Store, a general store and restaurant:
1634 TX-39
Hunt, TX 78024
An AT&T store in Kerrville is also open for people who need a place to connect. The company says hygiene kits are also available there:
1381 Junction Hwy
Kerrville, TX 78028
Additional information about flood relief is available at https://about.att.com/pages/disaster-recovery/2025/tx-floods#relief-offers.
Fort Worth-based American Airlines says employees are putting together 2,000 care packages for first responders, Texas National Guard members and Coast Guard members working in the flood zone. Through July 18, the company says AAdvantage members who donate at least $25 to the Red Cross will get ten AAdvantage miles for each dollar given. Details are available at https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/americanairlines-pub.html/.
Houston-based NRG and Reliant say they will donate $500,000 for "both immediate and long-term support for overall recovery efforts, first responders, and related mental health needs." NRG says the money will go to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, Central Texas Community Foundation and other nonprofits.
"This is an unimaginable tragedy for so many, and our hearts go out to the families and communities impacted by the devastating floods,” Mark Parsons, senior vice president and head of Texas Energy, NRG, wrote in a statement. “We want to express our gratitude and commend the heroic efforts of local first responders. Texas is home for us, and we stand with all our neighbors during this time of need. As recovery efforts continue, we’re working with local agencies, governments, and nonprofits to ensure our support is directed where it’s needed most – both now and in the hard months to come. We know recovery will be an ongoing effort, and we’ll be with the community every step of the way.”
NRG says it will waive late fees and provide provide need-based assistance for customers impacted by flooding. The company says it will also add funding to Reliant's CARE program, which provides help paying bills. More information about utility assistance is available at 211texas.org.