In Their Message, They Shared, “Texas Is Our Home. Our Hearts Break for Every Life Lost, Every Family Left Searching.”
In a moment of profound grief shared with millions, the Strait family—known and loved across generations not only for their music but for their deep Texas roots—has spoken out following the devastating floods that have swept through their home state.
The message, released just moments ago from Pearsall, came not from a publicist or a polished press release, but directly from the family’s heart.
“Texas is our home,” they wrote. “And our hearts break for every life lost, every family left searching, every neighbor who’s lost everything but their faith.”
George Strait, 73, has always maintained a deep and private devotion to the people of Texas. Though the King of Country is often quiet in moments of public crisis, this time it was his entire family—including wife Norma and son Bubba—who felt called to speak.
The statement recalled George’s early years riding backroads, performing in small-town Texas honky-tonks, and building a legacy rooted in faith, loyalty, and the love of home. It acknowledged that while their family has known the blessings of success, “no title, no award, no song matters more than the well-being of the people we walk among.”
They went on to honor the countless volunteers, rescue workers, and neighbors helping strangers through the chaos—“the real heroes of Texas,” they called them—while expressing sorrow for those still waiting on news of loved ones.
One quiet line near the end of their message has already struck a chord with thousands online:
“When the floodwaters rise, so does the heart of Texas.”
The Strait family closed their message with a call not for attention, but for unity:
“We are praying with you. We are mourning with you. And we are standing with you—until the waters recede and healing begins.”
In a time of so much pain, their message has brought what George Strait has always offered best: grace, strength, and a reminder that in Texas, even heartbreak carries a song of hope.