George Strait, Garth Brooks Raise $1M for Texas Flood Relief

A benefit concert titled "Strait To The Heart" was held in Boerne, Texas, to support victims of the devastating July 4th floods in the Texas Hill Country, raising over $1 million. The event featured an intimate setting with 1,000 tickets priced at $1,000 each, ensuring all proceeds went directly to flood relief. Country music legends George Strait and Garth Brooks headlined the concert, with Brooks making an unannounced appearance that electrified the audience. The lineup also included artists such as Wade Bowen, William Beckmann, Ray Benson, and others, while San Antonio author and minister Max Lucado delivered an inspiring message focused on unity and recovery. Texas Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz attended, but the focus remained on the music and community support. The concert was described as a powerful display of Texas-style giving and neighborly love in the face of disaster.