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Star-Studded Benefit Concert for Texas Flood Relief

7/19/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum are set to host "Band Together Texas," a heartfelt benefit concert on August 17 in Austin, aimed at supporting flood relief efforts. With star-studded performances and appearances from celebrities like Matthew McConaughey, the event will raise funds for the Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country and the Central Texas Community Foundation, helping those affected by the devastating July 4 floods that claimed over 130 lives.

History

Historical Context

The 1927 Great Mississippi Flood caused over 700 deaths and displaced thousands, prompting the U.S. government to pass the Flood Control Act of 1928, which established the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In response to a recent flood disaster in Texas that claimed over 130 lives, artists Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum organized a benefit concert, underscoring the ongoing need for disaster preparedness and community support.

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Story summary

Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum are set to host "Band Together Texas," a heartfelt benefit concert on August 17 in Austin, aimed at supporting flood relief efforts. With star-studded performances and appearances from celebrities like Matthew McConaughey, the event will raise funds for the Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country and the Central Texas Community Foundation, helping those affected by the devastating July 4 floods that claimed over 130 lives.

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