Texas on Mission: Bringing Hope to Hill Country After Devastating Floods

July 18, 2025 OLAOLUWA AYOMIDE

Hunt, Texas – Rebuilding Lives After Tragedy, the July 4th flood in Hunt, Texas, left widespread destruction—120 dead, over 100 still missing, and homes washed away. In the midst of this devastation, Texans on Mission, a volunteer disaster relief group, is working tirelessly to help families rebuild, not just their homes but their spirits as well.

John Vlasek stands in his flooded home, stripped of everything but the memories. “This… all these volunteers, it means everything to us,” he says, overwhelmed with emotion. Volunteers from Texans on Mission are helping remove debris, treat homes for mold, and prepare them for rebuilding.

Benny Williams, a team leader with Texans on Mission, explains, “The homes are still standing, so they can be rebuilt. We’re here to help them start over.”

Volunteers, including those from nearby cities, have been pouring into the area, providing vital “mud-out” services to homes in need. Sid Riley, a volunteer coordinator, notes that day volunteers add valuable support to the larger teams. “They bring energy and enthusiasm, helping us do more in less time,” he says.

Despite the grueling work in humid, muddy conditions, the volunteers remain motivated, knowing their efforts are helping families regain a sense of hope.

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The emotional impact of the disaster is immense. Chaplains from Texans on Mission are offering critical spiritual support. Chaplain Paul James shared a moment of prayer with a survivor who had lost everything. “By the end of the day, he was filled with hope,” James says.

Stacie Meeks, another chaplain, offers emotional support to exhausted first responders. “They need to hear that their work matters, especially in times like these,” she says.

In the wake of the flood, Texans on Mission is helping rebuild more than homes—they’re rebuilding hope. Through physical labor, prayer, and emotional care, volunteers are showing survivors that they are not alone.

For the people of Hunt, these volunteers are a lifeline, bringing Christ’s love and hope to a community in need.