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FRISCO, Texas — After giving a joint donation of $500,000 with its fellow Texas clubs Austin FC and Houston Dynamo, FC Dallas will honor Texas flood victims and the relief efforts with a commemorative patch, an on-field tribute and other fundraising efforts at Saturday's match.
The Hill Country has a hold on the hearts of many Texans, meaning the suffering caused by the disaster is reaching as far as the region’s appeal.
Rain arrived in Dallas-Fort Worth Saturday evening, as the region is under a flood watch. Anywhere between 1 to 3 inches of rain — with some isolated spots of 4 inches or higher — is expected, according to the National Weather Service. Meanwhile, a flood watch that began Saturday afternoon is set to last until 7 p.m. Sunday.
Sunday night, dozens of North Texans gathered at Munger Place Church to honor the victims affected by the deadly floods that took place in the Texas Hill Country just last week. As the names of the victims who died were read, a candle was lit to honor each one.
The warning was for Dallas and Tarrant counties. "Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding of low-lying and/or poor drainage areas may continue for a few hours until the water has had a chance to recede. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," states the NWS Fort Worth TX. The warning is in effect until 11 p.m.
A North Texas baker is helping children who are dealing with the aftermath of the July 4 flood with baking camp.
Three girls from Dallas, 8-year-olds Hadley Hanna and Eloise Peck and 9-year-old Lila Bonner, were among the missing Camp Mystic campers.
The deaths of 13-year-old Blair and 11-year-old Brooke Harber have been felt across North Texas, but they have particularly struck a chord within its