If you want to see exactly what Bunker Branding is doing with the donations, Clint Sanders, their VP of Operations and his wife have a vlog channel and have been covering it all. They are both from the Kerrville area.

In no way would I ever want you, the reader, to take your focus off the tragic effects of the flood, but I want to share what my daughter-in-law has written about our family's personal experience and how our experience might help others. I have changed the names but those names are not what is most important - it is the heart that shares a very personal story. It is the heart of a young mother who has lost a child.

"July is heavy. 4 years ago our happy, healthy 'John' woke up sick and would only live another 10 days. I generally try to stay pretty positive but this time of year some hard, dark memories start to creep back in.
This year was feeling heavier as my heart was aching for friends around me dealing with loss, sickness, etc. And then, the flood.
Heart broken. Pit in stomach. Hard to breath. The girls…the parents…gosh, it hurts.
I don't have anything to share to hasn't already been said. But it doesn't feel right not to acknowledge it.
I think of my 'Joan'. The same age as the girls. Begging to go to overnight camp. Already planning for her stay next summer.
And the parents. I know the wait of wondering if my child will survive. I know the pain of losing them. And the worst part, I know what comes next - living without them Earthside. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
But, a friend reached out and mentioned 'John' meeting all the girls in Heaven. Can you imagine the welcome? 'John' telling them, "My big sister is your age! Do you know 'Joan'? She's 9, too!"
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances…" (1 Thes 5:16-18) HOW? Some days it feels impossible. But, God. He is in control. And He is good. And His word is true. So we take it one "thank you" at a time:
Thank you God for hope - "an anchor for the soul, firm and secure" (Hebrews 6:19). Thank you God that, because of this hope, we can grieve differently (1 Thes 4:13). Thank you God for your promise that the excruciating separation is temporary and we will see them again someday.
Thank you, God."

No, a bald headed fool who likes to get banned. Good dude though.

Just posting for info. Brandon has been on the ground since the 4th.

Flooding update:

The response in Center Point and Kerrville has been awesome, but I’m being told that the Leander area is in desperate need of volunteers and supplies.

If you’re still looking to get involved in person and want to know where to go, that’s a good start.

— Brandon Herrera (@TheAKGuy) July 9, 2025

The Sun said:

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Just posting for info. Brandon has been on the ground since the 4th.

Flooding update:

The response in Center Point and Kerrville has been awesome, but I’m being told that the Leander area is in desperate need of volunteers and supplies.

If you’re still looking to get involved in person and want to know where to go, that’s a good start.

— Brandon Herrera (@TheAKGuy) July 9, 2025

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Leander Chamber of Commerce has some good info on how to help

Leander Chamber of Commerce FB post
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16oLxMKHvH/

How You Can Help Flood Recovery Efforts in Leander:

Volunteer:
Sign up to serve at local clean-up sites or support efforts through ADRN:
https://adrn.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/


Give:
Support the Leander Chamber Foundation or other verified organizations helping flood victims:
Leander Chamber Foundation: https://leandercc.org/chamber-foundation/


Verified Nonprofits: https://leander.chamberspace.net/members


Every act of supportbig or smallmakes a difference in helping our community recover and rebuild. Thank you for showing up for Leander!

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For those so inclined:
Virginia's family has confirmed she is still among the campers who have yet to be found. Her color seems to be lime green.

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appreciate you giving Virginia your attention but her color isn't lime green. It's regular green which is all over Bellville. I'm just assuming they couldn't find any regular green in the area because it's been all bought up.

And unfortunately it's true she's still yet to be found.

On it

There were two El Paso FD swift water rescue pickups pulling rubber boats with outboards parked at the convenience store in Barnhart, TX earlier. Looks like more SAR teams are heading that way. God bless these guys.

TCU posted images all with lime green ribbons too... but at this point there are so many ribbon colors going around, I'm going to assume every ribbon is devoted to a Lil girl

In my Fort Worth moms group, there are posts indicating that the lime green ribbons are for Camp Mystic as a whole. I just went to buy pink ribbon at the Michael's near my house and there was no green ribbon there at all.

4 bodies found within 100 yards of each other on our friend's property between Kerrville and Ingram today. Don't have identification and thankful I wasn't there to see it. No idea on age and I'm afraid to ask.

AggieArcher17 said:

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4 bodies found within 100 yards of each other on our friend's property between Kerrville and Ingram today. Don't have identification and thankful I wasn't there to see it. No idea on age and I'm afraid to ask.

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Unfortunately, I think people will be randomly finding remains on their properties for many years to come following this disaster.

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aglaohfour said:

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In my Fort Worth moms group, there are posts indicating that the lime green ribbons are for Camp Mystic as a whole. I just went to buy pink ribbon at the Michael's near my house and there was no green ribbon there at all.

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yeah, then the two tribes - Tonk and Kiowa - have their own colors too. I think Kiowa is blue? Can't remember what Tonk is. My wife has told me numerous times but I keep forgetting.

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Red

We found out late Monday that a blood drive in a local community (that was scheduled long before the tragedy) had a daughter that was one of the victims. They called and asked if it was ok for more donors to come as a tribute to the kids (even though we all know blood supply wasn't an issue in the event) they wanted to do something to honor them and pay it forward.

We arrived today and they adorned our bus with a tribute. Brought more tears to my eyes.

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AggieArcher17 said:

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4 bodies found within 100 yards of each other on our friend's property between Kerrville and Ingram today. Don't have identification and thankful I wasn't there to see it. No idea on age and I'm afraid to ask.

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Unfortunately, I think people will be randomly finding remains on their properties for many years to come following this disaster.

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I sure hope you are incorrect.

Our home has become a testament to Rockport, TX, of beautiful little girls who loved the color pink. These old oak trees are proud to display pink bows for all the girls at Camp Mystic
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Not sure if this has been shared yet, but looks like a good resource.

For Mary Grace, in Dallas

Green ribbon will go up tomorrow

Drove thru Castlegate in south College Station this evening and there are a number of trees along Victoria that have green ribbons.

While scrolling tiktok tonight this video popped up. Thought I share because this is an amazing network.

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6d4DS1P/