Fort Worth holds vigil for victims of Texas Hill Country flooding

Texas flooding: Fort Worth holds vigil for lives lost

The City of Fort Worth held a vigil on Monday night in honor of the dozens of lives lost in the flooding in Central Texas.

FORT WORTH, Texas - People in Fort Worth came together on Monday to remember those who lost their lives in the flooding in the Texas Hill Country.

Fort Worth Community Vigil

An emotional crowd gathered at Fort Worth City Hall on Monday night.

Those who showed up to grieve the lives lost in the Hill Country were given a green ribbon.

Some in the crowd shed tears, others embraced while thinking about the loss experienced over Fourth of July weekend.

The program closed with a prayer and a everyone lighting a candle.

Fort Worth assistant fire chief Ray Hill says 20 of the city's firefighters are still in Central Texas to help with relief efforts.

City leaders and others spoke at the gathering to share their message of hope.

What they're saying:

"We're here tonight to love one another in true FW fashion. To pray for each other each other and continue to show support for those are hurting," said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. 

"Let this event not only honor those who suffered and perished but also declare our unwavering commitment to healing and rebuilding together," said Hill.

Texas Flooding

HUNT, TEXAS - JULY 6: Search and rescue workers dig through debris looking for any survivors or remains of people swept up in the flash flooding on July 6, 2025 in Hunt, Texas. Heavy rainfall caused flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas

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The backstory:

At least 131 people are dead and more than 100 are believed to be missing after flooding in Central Texas.

In hard-hit Kerr County alone, more than 100 people were killed and 97 are still missing.

How you can help

It’s not too late to join FOX’s support of recovery efforts. Your donation supports the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country’s relief and rebuilding efforts. Visit go.fox/txfloodrelief to support the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.

Following FOX’s initial donation to the fund, our generous viewers answered the call to action and helped raise $6.5 million to aid Central Texas communities.