Texas: When It Rains, It Pours

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
PROGRAM #11226 11:00 AM PT

Texas: When It Rains, It Pours. 

One year after the devastating floods in the Hill Country region of Texas, communities that were still struggling to rebuild have been struck again by another catastrophic flood. What emergency aid is being channeled to those affected? How are repair and reconstruction efforts going for those who lost their homes and businesses? Humanitarian leaders speak about the recovery process and mental health support, and explain how these repeated disasters have changed the region.

Guests: Maggie Gonzalez, Spokesperson & Community Services Block Grant Coordinator, Hill County Community Action Agency, San Saba, TX; Rafael Muñoz, Rebuild Coordinator, Texans on Mission, Dallas, TX; Omar Davila, Senior Director, Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc., San Antonio, TX.

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