On July 4th, 2025, flash flooding swept through the Texas Hill Country. Entire communities—Comfort, Kerrville, Hunt—were hit hard. Lives were lost, including children at nearby summer camps. Homes were damaged, roads were washed out, and families are still facing unimaginable grief.
This is a region I love deeply. It’s part of the landscape and spirit that inspired Desert Signal in the first place. And yet, I found myself unsure how to help—staring at headlines, feeling helpless.
This tragedy reminded me of a time I lived through another kind of tragedy. Back in 2013, I was working in Boston at a creative agency when the Marathon bombing happened. The city was shaken. But the very next day, the phrase Boston Strong emerged, born from the urgency and clarity of a leader I respected. It became a rallying cry not just for healing, but for unity.
That experience taught me something: when you don’t know what to do, sometimes doing something simple is enough.
I designed a small, quiet symbol—something respectful, something real. It’s not about Desert Signal. It’s just a hat and a shirt with the words Texas Hill Country Strong.
If you want to contribute to the relief efforts along the Guadalupe River, go to this verified recovery fund:
• 100% chino cotton twill
• Green Camo color is 35% chino cotton twill, 65% polyester
• Unstructured, 6-panel, low-profile
• 6 embroidered eyelets
• 3 ⅛” (7.6 cm) crown
• Adjustable strap with antique buckle
• Blank product sourced from Vietnam or Bangladesh
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
• 85% organic cotton, 15% recycled polyester
• Ribbing: 97% organic cotton, 3% elastane
• Brushed fleece fabric inside
• Comfortable unisex fit
• Double-layered hood
• Flat drawcords with metal eyelets for a premium feel
• Kangaroo pocket
• Inside/outside label patch for branding
• Tear-away care label
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
• 50% polyester, 25% combed ring-spun cotton, 25% rayon
• Fabric weight: 3.4 oz/yd² (115.3 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk for extra durability
• 40 singles
• Regular fit
• Side-seamed construction
• Blank product sourced from Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, or the US
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
• 85% acrylic, 15% wool
• Structured, 6-panel, high-profile
• Plastic snap closure
• Grey under visor
• Head circumference: 22″–24″ (55–60 cm)
• Blank product sourced from China
Here is the cost to print and the donation. Basically, for a SnapBack Hat, you will get the item and donate $23 to the Hill Country Flood Relief Fund. I will personally send you a receipt that your donation was placed.
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