From their quiet home in Tioga, Texas, country music legend Randy Travis and his devoted wife Mary have spoken out following the heartbreaking news that the death toll from the Texas floods has surpassed 100 lives lost. Their voices, though shaken, carried the weight of shared sorrow and a deep, abiding love for their fellow Texans.
In a statement that has already begun to resonate across the nation, the couple said:
“We are heartbroken. To every family grieving tonight, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
Though Randy has remained largely out of the public spotlight in recent years due to health struggles following his 2013 stroke, his spirit and compassion remain as strong as ever. And in this moment of statewide tragedy, both he and Mary felt compelled to speak—not as celebrities, but as neighbors, fellow Texans, and people of faith.
Mary, who has long been Randy’s voice in the public eye, spoke softly as she described the pain they’ve felt watching the devastation unfold.
“Texas is our home,” she said. “We’ve driven these roads, played in these towns, prayed in these churches. And right now, we’re grieving with every single person who has lost someone, lost their home, or lost their sense of safety.”
She went on to acknowledge the bravery of first responders, the strength of local churches and shelters, and the quiet heroes who are stepping up in ways large and small.
“Even in heartbreak, Texas has always found a way to stand tall,” she added. “We will get through this — together.”
Though Randy did not speak during the message, he sat beside Mary, holding her hand, eyes closed in prayer—a powerful image that said everything without a single word.
In the days to come, there will be rebuilding, remembrance, and more hard moments. But for now, the words of the Travis family serve as a gentle embrace across the miles:
“We see you. We grieve with you. And we’re lifting you up with all our hearts.”