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Disaster Date:04/26/2024

Newton, TX – RV

Floods

What Happened

Severe storms and flooding that began on April 26, 2024, and included heavy rainfall, flash flooding, river flooding, large hail, and hazardous wind gusts caused widespread and severe property damage, injury, or loss of life.

What MDS Is Doing

MDS work will focus on flood related repairs such as drywall, insulation, flooring, and kitchens. 

Location

Newton County is the easternmost county in the U.S. state of Texas. Newton is a city in and the county seat of Newton County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,633 at the 2020 census.

Weekly Reports

Newton, TX – RV – March 16-22, 2025

Work at all three homes is expected to be completed this week. Painting on the inside and outside of the Ganzalez home was completed with just a few touch ups remaining. This family of 6 is so grateful for all the work that MDS has done at their...

Newton, TX – RV – Mar. 2-8, 2025

This week has been full of new beginnings. New members joined our team this past weekend: Tye and Nancy, Jim and Linda, Steve and Cindy, and Ron & Myra. Over half of us are new to the project!  Interestingly, we are equally from the USA and from...

Newton, TX – RV – Feb. 23-Mar. 1, 2025

This week is a bittersweet week – over half of our group is leaving this weekend with our volunteer service at Newton TX ending.  Vernon and Mary, Tom and Lori, Lynn and Darlene, and Ed and Ruth will be saying good-bye.  We have made new...

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