Nick Cottonware, 28 years old, his wife Sondra, 25 years old, and their two children, 5½-year-old Greyson and 3½-month-old June Ann, are victims of the tragic 2025 4th of July Flood in Kerr County, Texas, USA. At 7:30 A.M., while the family was still sleeping, a wall of water hit their home in Center Point. Swirling up to chest high and toppling everything in its wake, it left behind nothing but devastation.

Thankfully, the family and their two dogs were able to escape on foot, but the home, both vehicles, and all their precious belongings were destroyed. In all the chaos, the family's three cats had to be left behind to fend for themselves.

Out of the kindness of her heart, a good samaritan saw the family stranded and struggling on the side of the road and gave them a ride into town, as all lines of communication were down across the county and they had no way to contact family or friends.

My husband and I have been friends with the Cottonware family for years. They are a good, strong, and faithful family who have called Kerr County their home for several decades. Nick's parents, Don and Pam, both recently retired from Mo-Ranch after many dedicated years. Nick and his older brother Tyler were born and raised in Hunt, going to Hunt School for their elementary years and then graduating from Ingram Tom Moore High School. Both young men and their families still reside in the county, having chosen to raise their children amidst the beauty and wild nature of the Texas Hill Country.

Right now, Nick and Sondra need help with the stressful process of rebuilding their lives, and I'm hoping to raise enough money for them to put a deposit and first month's rent down on a new home, along with all the necessary utility deposits. Anything left over will go towards replacing essential items, clothing, furnishings, a vehicle, etc.

If nothing else, please send this sweet family your prayers! All funds raised will go directly to Nick and Sondra. Please consider sharing this across all your social media platforms, and let's come together to help this young Texas family ❤️ #texasstrong