In an unprecedented act of generosity and solidarity, the city of St. Louis has announced a staggering $57 million donation to aid the victims of the catastrophic flash floods that recently swept across parts of Texas, leaving a trail of destruction and heartache in their wake.
City officials confirmed the donation early Tuesday morning, stating that the funds will be directed toward immediate humanitarian relief, emergency shelter, medical aid, and the ongoing search and rescue operations for those still missing. The donation also includes provisions for long-term recovery and infrastructure rebuilding in the hardest-hit regions.
What stunned many fans and citizens even more, however, was the news that CD Watt — one of St. Louis’s most beloved superstars — has personally traveled to the disaster zone to lend a helping hand.
Eyewitnesses in Austin and surrounding areas report seeing Watt assisting with debris removal, distributing supplies, and comforting displaced families. Dressed in jeans and a plain T-shirt, the football icon was nearly unrecognizable as he worked quietly alongside volunteers and first responders.
“He didn’t come here for a photo op,” said Angela Ramirez, a local Red Cross coordinator. “He showed up with gloves, started unloading trucks, and got straight to work. People were shocked when they realized who he was.”
CD Watt, known for his powerhouse plays on the field and philanthropic spirit off it, has long been an advocate for disaster relief. In a statement posted on his social media, Watt said, “Texas is hurting, and I couldn’t just stand by. If I can help, I will. That’s what being human — and a teammate to our nation — is all about.”
This move comes as the death toll from the Texas floods continues to rise, with dozens confirmed dead and hundreds more unaccounted for. Torrential rains overwhelmed rivers and storm systems last week, submerging homes, destroying infrastructure, and triggering a statewide emergency response.
Missouri Governor Dana Prescott praised both the city of St. Louis and Watt for their swift and heartfelt response.
“This is a moment that transcends sports, politics, and borders,” she said. “This is compassion in action. I’m proud of our people.”
St. Louis’s donation is currently one of the largest single-city contributions to a domestic disaster in U.S. history, and already, other cities and organizations are following suit.
For Texans reeling from unimaginable loss, the generosity of their northern neighbors — and the sight of a superstar rolling up his sleeves beside them — is offering a rare but powerful doseo
