EAGLE PASS, Texas \u2013 Families across parts of South Texas are beginning the long process of cleaning up and rebuilding after rising water from the Leona River and Rio Grande flooded roads, homes, parks and low-lying areas.<\/p>\n
In Batesville, floodwaters from the Leona River left some residents unsure what the next few days would bring. Many went to the Zavala County Nutrition Center, where volunteers offered a safe place for families to wait out the flooding and access basic supplies.<\/p>\n
>> 500+ people were rescued in Texas floods; threat not over, Gov. Abbott says<\/a><\/p>\n Community advocate Mike Mendez helped deliver water, food and hygiene products to people who needed them most.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat I can do is give back when I can,\u201d Mendez said.<\/p>\n Mendez said H-E-B donated five pallets of water to support the relief effort. Volunteers also helped provide meals for families affected by the flooding.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is going to be dinner here,\u201d Mendez said. \u201cThat way people can come out, grab a plate and take it home.\u201d<\/p>\n He said seeing images of flood damage in his hometown pushed him to help.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I see the videos and the footage of my hometown, it\u2019s ugly,\u201d Mendez said. \u201cAnd I knew a lot of people were going to need help and resources that they can\u2019t afford to get.\u201d<\/p>\n