Joaquin Castro, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 20th district, has been actively addressing the catastrophic flooding that recently struck Kerr County and Central Texas through a series of social media posts. The congressman, who has served since 2013 and resides in San Antonio, uses his platform to express concern and gratitude amidst this ongoing natural disaster.
On July 7, 2025, Joaquin Castro remarked on the continued rescue efforts in response to severe flooding in Kerr County and Central Texas. He stated, “As rescue missions continue, San Antonians continue to grieve the tragic loss of life from the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County and Central Texas. Just last month, a devastating flash flood event in San Antonio caused 13 deaths. Leaders at all levels of government—local,” emphasizing the gravity of the situation and recent similar tragedies.
The following day, on July 8, Castro highlighted the impact on families affected by the floods. He noted that “Families have been devastated by catastrophic flooding in Central Texas. The number of people lost continues to grow. We need to do better.” Castro called for collaboration among leaders across various government levels to develop preventative measures against such disasters.
On July 9, Castro expressed appreciation for international cooperation during these challenging times. He wrote “I am deeply grateful to the firefighters and first responders who traveled from Mexico to work with American teams to save lives in Central Texas after devastating floods.” This statement acknowledges the joint efforts between Mexican and American teams amid numerous acts of bravery throughout this crisis.
Joaquin Castro was born in San Antonio in 1974 and has a distinguished academic background with degrees from Stanford University and Harvard University.
