CENTRAL TEXAS FLOODS: Late Friday night into the early hours of Saturday morning, Central Texas was devastated by catastrophic flash flooding that claimed the lives of more than two dozen people. Entire communities are reeling, families are shattered, and emergency crews remain hard at work searching for survivors and managing the aftermath of what has quickly become one of the deadliest flood events in recent Texas history.

Warnings Were Issued, but the Flood Came Fast

In the wake of such a tragedy, many have understandably begun asking questions—about preparedness, about warnings, and about how so many lives could be lost so suddenly. It’s important to clarify that the National Weather Service office in Austin did issue multiple warnings ahead of the worst of the flooding. These warnings were timely and appropriate, with updates sent out as conditions deteriorated rapidly across the region. Some of those warnings have been shared publicly, and more details will be reviewed in an official capacity once the immediate recovery operations are concluded.

What remains unclear, and what will be investigated further, is how individual camps, neighborhoods, and organizations received and acted upon these alerts. One camp, in particular, is at the center of questions, but now is not the time to point fingers or assign blame. Recovery teams are still navigating treacherous conditions, working tirelessly to bring closure to grieving families, and support those who lost everything in the blink of an eye.

A Call for Compassion, Not Division

This is a moment that demands empathy and solidarity—not political posturing.

Unfortunately, in the midst of heartbreak, the flood of political rhetoric online has been deeply discouraging. Social media posts intended to provide updates, express condolences, and ask for help have been hijacked by angry voices from across the political spectrum. Left-wing and right-wing extremists alike have filled comment sections with hatred, conspiracy theories, and divisive finger-pointing.

Let’s be absolutely clear: this is not the time for political warfare.

Having strong political beliefs is a personal right and a vital part of civic engagement. But using a deadly natural disaster to score ideological points is both disrespectful and harmful. People are burying loved ones. Rescue teams are risking their lives. Survivors are trying to understand how everything they knew was swept away overnight.

There will be time later to analyze what could have been done better. There will be space for policy discussions and procedural reviews. But this moment is for mourning, for supporting those affected, and for acknowledging the heroic efforts of first responders, volunteers, and everyday citizens who rushed in to help.

Moving Forward Together

Central Texas is strong, but the road to recovery will be long and difficult. Communities will need emotional support, financial assistance, and physical rebuilding. Churches, nonprofits, and local agencies are already organizing aid, but we all have a role to play, whether by donating, volunteering, or simply showing compassion.

Let’s not allow the memory of those lost to be overshadowed by online vitriol. Instead, let their memory inspire us to come together—as Texans, as Americans, and as human beings.

Please, keep the families in your prayers. Honor the fallen with dignity. And if you feel the need to engage in political discussion, take it to your own page, not into the spaces where grief is still raw and healing has barely begun.

Thank you.