Houston Astros Lead $2.5M Central Texas Ballpark Rebuild After Historic Floods

The Houston Astros are leading a $2.5 million initiative to rebuild the Ingram Little League Ballpark in Texas, which was severely damaged by historic floods in the Hill Country. The project will include three new baseball and softball fields, two practice fields, batting cages, and other amenities, aiming for completion by Spring 2026. This effort is supported by Major League Baseball, the Texas Rangers, other MLB teams, and local baseball programs, emphasizing community recovery and youth sports development. The Astros Foundation is coordinating the fundraising, volunteer efforts, and reconstruction, highlighting the ballpark's role as a community anchor serving over 200 youth players annually for the past 35 years. The initiative also fostered community unity, with more than 1,000 flood-affected residents invited to an Astros game as part of Central Texas Strong Day, showcasing solidarity and support. Astros owner Jim Crane expressed pride in leading the effort to restore a cherished institution and provide young athletes with a place to play again.