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...
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
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...
Work continued this week at the Minter home. Volunteers installed flooring and trim, and then, painted and hung doors in the bathroom. Window boxes were made and installed where the front sliding patio doors had been in the converted garage. ...
