FORT WORTH, TEXAS (October 20, 2025) – Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) today announced the TSCRA Disaster Relief Fund approved funding to support volunteer fire departments across the state that assisted in relief efforts amid historic flooding this July in the Texas Hill Country. Available representatives from volunteer fire departments were presented the donation during the TSCRA Fredericksburg Ranch Gathering held Oct. 16 at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds.
The volunteer fire departments, along with TSCRA Special Rangers and other first responders, provided lifesaving assistance in flood-affected communities, locating missing persons and helping stranded residents reach safety.
This funding reflects the association’s ongoing commitment to strengthen disaster response capabilities in rural Texas. Funding replenishes resources and operational costs needed to prepare for future emergencies.
TSCRA Disaster Relief Fund donated to the following volunteer fire departments:
- Brady Volunteer Fire Department
- Carlsbad Volunteer Fire Department
- Cherokee Volunteer Fire Department
- Comfort Volunteer Fire Department
- Divide Volunteer Fire Department
- Dove Creek Volunteer Fire Department
- East Concho Volunteer Fire Department
- Grape Creek Volunteer Fire Department
- Hunt Volunteer Fire Department
- Ingram Volunteer Fire Department
- Lohn Volunteer Fire Department
- Mereta Volunteer Fire Department
- Mountain Home Volunteer Fire Department
- Quail Valley Volunteer Fire Department
- Richland Springs Volunteer Fire Department
- San Saba County Volunteer Fire Department
- Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Department
- Turtle Creek Volunteer Fire Department
- Voca Volunteer Fire Department
- Wall Volunteer Fire Department
- Water Valley Volunteer Fire Department
The TSCRA Disaster Relief Fund was established to provide financial assistance to ranchers in Texas and Oklahoma who are victims of a natural disaster and consequentially are financially needy or otherwise distressed. In addition to supporting ranchers, the fund aids first responders and designated groups who contribute to disaster response and recovery.
For more information about the TSCRA Disaster Relief Fund or to contribute to ongoing relief efforts, visit tscra.org/disaster-relief-fund.
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