The Dallas Cowboys have pledged $500,000 to the relief efforts of the devastating Texas floods. 

The Dallas Cowboys have pledged a donation equal to that of the Houston Texans, another NFL team in Texas, by committing $500,000 to support those impacted by the recent flooding in the Texas Hill Country communities.

The death toll due to the flash floods in central Texas had reached 59 as of Sunday morning. However, there are fears that the number could exceed 100, as reported by the Daily Mail, prompting family members to be called to Kerrville for the identification of bodies.

In a heartfelt statement, the Cowboys expressed their sadness over the devastation caused by the floods in Kerr County and the Texas Hill Country. They particularly mentioned their sorrow for the young girls, their families, and all those affected by the tragic events.

‘This has been devastating to see and we hold everyone impacted in our thoughts and prayers. Standing side by side with The Salvation Army’s critical response, we are also donating $500,000 to provide immediate resources for rescue, relief and long term recovery efforts.’

Jones net worth is a reported $17.8billion, with some believing the money given in the name of his sports team, which is also valued at over $10billion, is just pocket change at a time of need.

Dallas Cowboys fans have slammed team owner Jerry Jones over the team’s $500k donation

Parts of the Lone Star State are expected to be hit by up to five more inches of rain Saturday

Several counties – including Travis and Burnet Counties – are under a flash flood emergency as flood waters are tearing down homes, sweeping away children, and leaving families devastated

‘$500k donation represents a 0.09% of the record $564M operating income in 2024,’ one Cowboys fan said. 

‘A multi billion dollar franchise donates what now,’ a second Dallas supporter stated. 

‘500k is crazy,’ a third added. 

‘Wow, 1/1000th of their worth,’ a fourth continued. 

‘You can do more, Jerry,’ a fifth concluded. 

The NFL Foundation announced later on Sunday that it would be combining with the Cowboys and Texans to donate a total of $1.5million following both franchises’ $500,000 donations, according to Adam Schefter. 

The Cowboys’ in-state rivals had announced their own donation around 24 hours before the Dallas-based team. However, fans didn’t appear to offer the same criticism towards the Texans over the size of their donation. 

A similar statement was released from Texans owners Janice, Hannah and Cal McNair with their donation, reading: ‘We are heartbroken by the loss and damage that our neighbors in the Texas Hill Country have endured.

‘We are especially devastated to hear about the children who are still missing and we are praying they are reunited with their families soon.

A collection of social-media messages of NFL fans slamming Jerry Jones over the donation

‘Our hearts will remain with everyone affected and in addition to our donation, we will continued to support the search, rescue and recovery efforts in the coming weeks.’ 

The death toll has risen to at least 59 people, including 21 children after the Guadalupe River flooded and surged by up to 30 feet above its usual water level Friday. 

The director of Camp Mystic was killed while trying to save girls from the horrific flooding that swept through the Texas summer camp.

Richard ‘Dick’ Eastland, 70, died while trying to rescue campers from the biblical rushing waters that struck the state on July 4.

At least 11 girls and one counselor are missing from Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, and five of their fellow campers have died after the rushing waters destroyed the all-girls private Christian summer camp.

Scores of rescuers are still searching for the missing children from the Camp Mystic summer camp and many others after a wall of water rushed down a river in the Texas Hill Country during a powerful storm.