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Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Popular 2000s country artist loses younger brother in Texas floods
Pat Green, a country artist who racked up multiple hits during the 2000s, has lost several family members in the deadly Texas floods. Green's young brother John, his wife, Julia, and two of their children were swept away by the flood in Kerrville, KCEN-TV reported. 'Over the weekend, during the devastating flooding that hit Central Texas, my family — like so many others — suffered a heartbreaking and deeply personal loss," Green wrote in an Instagram post on Monday, July 7. 'We are grieving alongside countless Texans whose lives have been upended by this tragedy. Right now, we kindly ask for privacy and space as we mourn, support each other, and begin to process what comes next for our family,' Green wrote. 'Thank you for love, prayers and compassion.' The singer's wife, Kori, confirmed the family members' deaths in a separate Instagram post. 'We are heartbroken and anxiously waiting for all of them to be found,' she wrote. 'Thank you for your prayers.' Green's brother and his wife were staying in an RV with two of their sons before the flooding, KCEN-TV reported. Loved ones told the outlet that John was later found dead. Julia was also said to be recovered on Monday. KCEN-TV said the search for the boys was still underway. 'Praying for peace and comfort for y'all during this absolutely devastating tragedy,' a comment on Green's Instagram post reads. 'Anything at all that you need brother,' another comment read. 'We are here for you and your family.' At least 120 people have died in the floods since the July 4 disaster, the Associated Press reported. Authorities are also still searching for more than 170 people who are missing. The raging flash floods are among the nation's worst in decades. Country singer 'in a bit of shock' after losing 2 family members on same day Country icon, 86, suffers heart attack after coming out of retirement Son of country music legend who suffered stroke on stage updates fans '90s country star says what she had to 'let go of' after coming out as gay Support surges for country music legend who suffered stroke on stage Read the original article on MassLive.
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Country singer confirms little brother died in Texas floods trying to save sons, 1 & 5, as his niece now left orphaned
Country star Pat Green has confirmed his younger brother was among the victims who died trying to save his children during the holiday weekend disaster. The couple's deaths were confirmed by Green's wife, Kori, in an emotional Instagram post on Monday. 6 6 'Pat's little brother John, his wife Julia, and two of their children were swept away in the Kerrville flood,' she wrote. 'We are heartbroken and anxiously waiting for all of them to be found. Thank you for your prayers.' Pat Green, 53, also spoke out, calling it a 'deeply personal loss' in a statement posted on social media. 'During the devastating flooding that hit Central Texas, my family — like so many others — suffered a heartbreaking and deeply personal loss,' he said. What we know so far... At least 119 people lost their lives and a further 161 people are still missing Weather forecasts show there's a chance for more rain today in Texas Hill Country At least three people have died in flash flooding in Ruidoso, New Mexico Families of Camp Mystic girls were sent a chilling note letting them know if their daughters lived or died Haunting pictures show empty bunks after 27 girls and counselors were killed Trump is set to visit Texas on Friday as Karoline Leavitt hits back at 'depraved lie' against US President Dad dies in floods after refusing to let go of still-missing sons Other victims include the niece of the Kansas City Chiefs' owners, and sisters who were found dead with their hands locked together 'We are grieving alongside countless Texans whose lives have been upended by this tragedy. 'Right now, we kindly ask for privacy and space as we mourn, support each other, and begin to process what comes next for our family.' Green also postponed his scheduled Sunday show, citing the 'unforeseen weather and tragedy.' 'Our prayers go out to all the folks affected by the floods in the Texas Hill Country,' he said. While Kori's post said they were still hoping for the missing to be located, local outlets reported both John and Julia's bodies had been recovered. The tragedy unfolded in Kerrville, Texas, as torrential rains battered the Blue Oak RV Park on the July 4 weekend. Camp Mystic director's tragic final act to save girls from Texas floods as wall of water tore through cabins killing 27 Green's brother, John Burgess, 39, was with his wife, Julia, and their two sons, James, 1, and Jack, 5, when fast-moving floodwaters tore through the site. The family had been staying in an RV parked near the Guadalupe River when water levels surged by about 10 feet overnight. John and Julia were killed, and their sons remain unaccounted for. Only their daughter, Jenna, survived as she was away at summer camp when the floods hit. Donald Trump's statement on Texas floods "The Trump Administration is working with State and Local Officials on the ground in Texas in response to the tragic flooding that took place yesterday. "Our Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, will be there shortly. "Melania and I are praying for all of the families impacted by this horrible tragedy. "Our Brave First Responders are on site doing what they do best. GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES, AND GOD BLESS TEXAS!" Witnesses say John refused to let go of his children as the water swept them away. RV park owner Lorena Guillen said her husband tried to help rescue the family before they vanished in the current. 'My husband was in the water trying to ask them, 'Please throw me your baby!'' Guillen told the New York Post. 6 6 'The man was holding tight to his babies, and he just got swept away.' Guillen said she saw the family's RV floating away in the darkness. 'It was pitch black, it was so dark,' she said 'The river went up about 10 feet.' She added the kids were 'so excited' to be on vacation for the July 4th holiday. At least eight bodies were recovered from the property, she said, and 40 others were reported missing nearby. Julia, 38, was a teacher at Liberty Elementary School outside Houston. Her school district shared a tribute, saying, "Our hearts are with the Burgess family, please continue to pray." John ran a financial services business and was remembered by relatives for his 'infectious smile and community spirit.' Texas' deadly floods have claimed the lives of over 119 people, and 161 are still missing at the time of writing. 6 6
The Independent
09-07-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Country singer Pat Green confirms ‘multiple family members' died in Texas flooding
A country singer has revealed that several of his close family members, including his brother, were swept away in the deadly Texas floods, which have killed over 100 people. 'Over the weekend, during the devastating flooding that hit Central Texas, my family – like so many others – suffered a heartbreaking and deeply personal loss,' Pat Green wrote in a statement posted on his Instagram account. 'We are grieving alongside countless Texans whose lives have been upended by this tragedy,' said the musician. Flash flooding has ripped across central Texas since early Friday, claiming lives, destroying homes, and prompting a huge rescue response. Green's wife, Kori Green, revealed in a social media post Tuesday that her husband's 'little brother John, his wife, Julia, and two of their children were swept away in the Kerrville flood.' Green, who is from San Antonio, is a popular musician in Texas, regularly filling out concert venues across the state. He was next scheduled to perform in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Friday. Green asked his fans to respect his privacy during this difficult time. In Kerr County alone, the bodies of 94 victims, roughly a third of whom are children, have been recovered as of Tuesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said. At least 161 people are known to still be missing in the locality, approximately 65 miles northwest of San Antonio. Among those killed were 27 young girls and staff members at Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp situated on the bank of the Guadalupe River, which burst its banks and swelled over 20 feet in under 90 minutes. Five campers and one counselor are still missing. Texas natives Matthew McConaughey and Hilary Duff were leading celebrity tributes to those who have died in the disaster. 'There could be more added to that list,' Texas Governor Greg Abbott said. On Wednesday, the National Weather Service warned that 'severe weather and flooding rainfall' would continue into the week. 'Late-day strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected to impact the northern and central Plains,' the NWS said. Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who frantically returned from a vacation in Greece upon hearing of the floods, told residents Tuesday, 'We will come through this. To those in the midst of grief right now, this might seem hard to fathom. But Texas will come through this.'
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country star Pat Green reveals four family members died in Texas floods
As the recovery effort continues following devastating and fatal flooding in Texas, a country music star is sharing his personal loss. Pat Green, whose music often invokes the name of the Lone Star State, lost his brother, sister-in-law and two nieces in the floods. "Over the weekend, during the devastating flooding that hit Central Texas, my family — like so many others — suffered a heartbreaking and deeply personal loss," Green wrote in an Instagram post July 8. "We are grieving alongside countless Texans whose lives have been upended by this tragedy." The floods, spurred by a rapid rise in water levels in Central Texas' Guadalupe River, represent the worst disaster of this kind in years. On Tuesday, June 8, the death count rose to over 100 as rescue workers soldiered into a fifth day. Texas rescuers soldier on for fifth day; flooding death toll at 109: Live updates "We are so thankful for the outpouring of love and concern. Pat's little brother John, his wife, Julia, and two of their children were swept away in the Kerrville flood," Green's wife, Kori, wrote in a separate Instagram post. "We are heartbroken and anxiously waiting for all of them to be found. Thank you for your prayers." The flooding came in the early morning hours of July 4, with rainfall causing the river to surge over 26 feet in less than an hour, according to Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. As first responders and volunteers continued to scour the region for any sign of life, rescuing people clinging to trees using helicopters, the death toll has steadily risen. Kerr County, where Green's family members were swept away, has notched the highest death count, with 87 people lost from a community with just 25,000 residents. "Right now, we kindly ask for privacy and space as we mourn, support each other and begin to process what comes next for our family," Green wrote. "Thank you for your love, prayers and compassion." The floods, which have devastated the region, swept up nearly 30 campers and staff of a beloved Christian girls' camp in the area. Green's family is just one of countless who have lost friends and kin, and await anxiously as workers search for their loved ones. Contributing: Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Pat Green says Texas floods claimed 4 family members
Fox News
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Country singer Pat Green's family members missing in deadly central Texas floods
Country singer Pat Green has revealed that members of his family are among the missing in the floods that hit central Texas over the last week, calling it a "heartbreaking and deeply personal loss." "We are grieving alongside countless Texans whose lives have been upended by this tragedy," he wrote on Instagram on Monday. "Right now, we kindly ask for privacy and space as we mourn, support each other, and begin to process what comes next for our family." Green's wife, Kori Green, added that the "I Love Texas" singer's younger brother "John, his wife, Julia, and two of their children were swept away in the Kerrville flood. We are heartbroken and anxiously waiting for all of them to be found. Thank you for your prayers." Green postponed a concert last Sunday amid the flooding, writing on the Fourth of July on his Facebook page, "Due to the unforeseen weather and tragedy around the Texas Hill Country, it has been decided to postpone tomorrow night's show," adding that the new date will be on Aug. 16. More than 100 people have died in Texas after a storm caused flash flooding in the central part of the state, including 27 children at a summer camp, while dozens remain missing. Green received an outpouring of support on his social media, with followers writing, "Y'all haven't been far from our minds. Continuing to pray," "sending love and prayers," and "Praying for peace and comfort for y'all during this absolutely devastating tragedy!" Texas native Matthew McConaughey has been urging people on social media to help "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," he wrote on Monday on his Instagram. The "Dallas Buyers Club" star added, "Texans are some of the most resilient and generous people on the planet."
