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‘Texans helping Texans': Disaster relief teams deploy to help those in Uvalde
By Vince Sims at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· July 17, 2026
· 2 min read
The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention is preparing to deploy disaster relief volunteers to Uvalde to help residents recover from devastating flooding.
The deployment was delayed by one day because of rain, but crews are now expected to head to Uvalde on Saturday.
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Key takeaway Stice said he and his family lived in Uvalde for 11 years, making the community especially meaningful to him.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The deployment of disaster relief volunteers to Uvalde by the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention has significant implications for the broader Dallas-Fort Worth area. As neighboring communities, Frisco and Uvalde may seem worlds apart, but the reality of Texas' vast and interconnected landscape means that disasters in one part of the state can have ripple effects elsewhere. The fact that many of the volunteers responding to the Uvalde flooding also helped with the Hill Country flooding last year underscores the statewide nature of disaster relief efforts. For Frisco residents, this deployment serves as a reminder of the importance of community resilience and the need for local organizations to be prepared to respond to disasters both at home and across the state. As the situation in Uvalde continues to unfold, Frisco residents may be called upon to support relief efforts, whether through volunteering or donating resources.
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Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention is preparing to deploy disaster relief volunteers to Uvalde to help residents recover from devastating flooding.
The deployment was delayed by one day because of rain, but crews are now expected to head to Uvalde on Saturday.
For Disaster Relief Di...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 17, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local and curated for Frisco News readers.
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