(LEX 18) — The flooding in central Texas has left at least 82 people, including 28 children, dead and Lexington priest Father Jim Sichko is offering to help devastated families during their time of grief.
A post on X from Father Sichko read:
"To any parents who lost a child in the TX flooding: As a Papal #MissionaryOfMercy, I will cover the full cost of your child's funeral, should you so need."
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— Father Jim Sichko (@JimSichko) July 7, 2025
To any parent who lost a child in the TX flooding:
As a Papal #MissionaryOfMercy, I will cover the full cost of your child’s funeral,should you so need.
I work directly with families or funeral homes.
You are not alone. We stand with you.
— Fr. Jim Sichko… pic.twitter.com/NqzX6pGhRm
Governor Greg Abbott reported that over 40 people are still unaccounted for after heavy rains caused the Guadalupe River in Kerr County to rise more than 25 feet within an hour. Among the missing are 10 girls and a counselor from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp.
The devastating floods in central Texas have left families and communities in urgent need of support. Scripps News Group and the Scripps Howard Fund are partnering to provide critical relief to those impacted. Every dollar donated will support local organizations with relief efforts.
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