As we are entering the last week of the project for the fall, we are finishing up one home and making steady progress on the other two. We were short one couple this week but the rest of the crew worked very hard and a lot was accomplished. At the...
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
Much was accomplished this week. The McAllister home is near completion, with touchup painting and trims left to do. Mary’s home continued to be roughed in and plumbed this week. Mudding and sanding continues, and we hope to finish that next week....
So much was accomplished this week. We were down one couple but the remaining worked so hard. Team building continued with a game night and our weekly potluck, where we played Two Truths and a Lie. It was fun to get to know our fellow volunteers. At...