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Newsweek
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Kesha Cancels Dallas Concert Amid Deadly Texas Floods: What We Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Kesha's Dallas concert was canceled on Tuesday amid Texas' deadly floods, the singer announced via social media. Newsweek reached out to Kesha's representative for comment outside regular working hours. The Context Flash flooding swept through the central part of the state on Friday, prompting mass evacuations and causing extensive damage. At the time of publication, over 100 people have died, and more than 160 are still missing, The Associated Press reported. Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' camp located near the Guadalupe River—which rose to 26 feet in just 45 minutes—saw a large number of those deaths, including 27 campers and counselors. Kesha performs during Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 1, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Kesha performs during Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 1, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Josh Brasted/FilmMagic What To Know On Wednesday, Kesha took to X, formerly Twitter, and her Instagram Stories to share the news about her concert. "I wanted to say thank you for coming out to support an independent artist. I have been so excited for tonight and to celebrate my freedom and go t*** out with all of you, but due to the weather and what yall [sic] here in Texas have been facing, I have to put your safety first," she said to her 3 million X followers and 3.5 million Instagram followers. "My heart is with you Texas. I'm so sorry that I can't play this show tonight because of the weather and for all of your safety." The 38-year-old added that she planned to reschedule the show for the following evening. "I'm going to stay here in your beautiful city and come back here tomorrow and would love to play for all of you tomorrow night. All of your tickets will be honored and I'm so sorry. Get home safe, let's party tomorrow." Kesha's T*** Out Tour began earlier this month, and several shows are already sold out—including on July 23 at Madison Square Garden in New York City and on March 4 at the Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin, Germany. What People Are Saying President Donald Trump posted to Truth Social on Sunday: "I just signed a Major Disaster Declaration for Kerr County, Texas, to ensure that our Brave First Responders immediately have the resources they need. These families are enduring an unimaginable tragedy, with many lives lost, and many still missing. The Trump Administration continues to work closely with State and Local Leaders. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was on the ground yesterday with Governor Greg Abbott, who is working hard to help the people of his Great State. Our incredible U.S. Coast Guard, together with State First Responders, have saved more than 850 lives. GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES, AND GOD BLESS TEXAS!" Governor of Texas Greg Abbott said via X that he visited the flood site on Tuesday: "Today, I returned to Kerr County to survey flood damage. Our hearts grieve for this community and surrounding areas. Right now, our #1 job is to find every single missing person. We will not leave until that job is done." Actor and Texas native Matthew McConaughey said on Instagram: "At least 70 lives have been lost, many more unaccounted for, and countless Texans are hurting—inside and out. If you're able, please lend a helping hand where and how you can. It's gonna be a long road ahead, but right now the shock, the pain, and the chaos need the steady hand of a neighbor. Texans are some of the most resilient and generous people on the planet." Grammy Award-winning singer Maren Morris added on Instagram: "thinking of my home state right now. the floods are devastating and people are still missing. there are several places to donate but i'll be donating to an incredibly impactful fund called the Texas Hill Country Community Foundation. they've set up a specific fund to support local efforts (nonprofits, local government, first responders and local shelters). link in my stories + bio." What Happens Next Kesha resumes her official tour dates on July 10 in The Woodlands, Texas. The tour concludes in March 2026.
Newsweek
07-07-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Sisters Killed In Texas Floods Found With 'Hands Locked Together'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Two sisters, 13-year-old Blair and 11-year-old Brooke Harber, were killed in the Texas Hill Country floods and found with rosaries and their "hands locked together," their family said. Newsweek has reached out to friends of the family via a GoFundMe online contact form for comment. The Context Flash floods swept across central Texas on Friday. More than 80 people have died, and many are missing, according to the Associated Press. Flooding struck as the Guadalupe River surged by more than 20 to 26 feet within 90 minutes, which caused widespread devastation and forced mass evacuations. Flood warnings have been activated by the National Weather Service across Texas, and many of these are expected to last until at least Monday morning. Flooding is the second-deadliest weather hazard in the U.S. after extreme heat, according to NWS data. Image from the Harber family's GoFundMe. Blair, 13, and Brooke, 11, are in the center. Image from the Harber family's GoFundMe. Blair, 13, and Brooke, 11, are in the center. GoFundMe What To Know The Harber sisters died while on a family trip to Casa Bonita, a gated community in Hunt, Texas, their aunt Jennifer shared in a message posted to a GoFundMe page. The two girls had been staying with their grandparents, Charlene and Mike Harber, both of whom are currently still missing. The girls' parents, RJ and Annie were staying in a separate cabin nearby. They woke to the sound of rushing water at around 3:30 a.m. and tried to shatter a window to reach their daughters, but the force of the water prevented them from being able to reach the home where the daughters were. Jennifer wrote in the GoFundMe that Brooke Harber had texted her father and her maternal grandparents at 3:30 am saying, "I love you." The sisters were found 15 miles away in Kerrville. "When they were found their hands were locked together," the GoFundMe reads. The GoFundMe described what had occurred as a "nightmare." In an aerial view, the sun sets over the Guadalupe River on July 06, 2025 in Kerrville, Texas. In an aerial view, the sun sets over the Guadalupe River on July 06, 2025 in Kerrville, People Are Saying A GoFundMe set up for the family reads in part: "RJ and Annie's daughters, Brooke (11) and Blair (13), were with their beloved grandparents, Charlene and Mike Harber, when they tragically lost their lives in the devastating floodwaters in Hunt, Texas. The family is now facing an unimaginable loss and a very long road ahead." Senator Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican, wrote in an X post on Saturday: "Heidi and I continue to lift up in prayer the families of the victims. It is imperative that all Texans heed the warnings and guidance of law enforcement. Please stay safe." What Happens Next On Sunday, President Donald Trump approved a "Major Disaster Declaration" for Kerr County, which unlocked federal assistance for rescue and recovery operations. Multiple local, state and federal agencies are continuing search and rescue operations amid the debris from the flood.
