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Katy's Venezuelan community rallies after deadly earthquakes
By Sandy Torres at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
In the Houston suburb known as “Katyzuela” for its large Venezuelan population, the help is not stopping.Roughly 50 pallets packed with food, clothing and water are staged and ready to ship to Venezuela after two devastating earthquakes — a 7.2 and a 7.5 magnitude — struck the country late Wednes...
Key takeaway 5 magnitude — struck the country late Wednesday, killing hundreds of people and leaving thousands more injured, authorities said.
Why this matters in The Pearland
The outpouring of support from Katy's Venezuelan community, also known as "Katyzuela", is a testament to the strong ties that bind this suburb to its heritage. As the community rallies to send aid to Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes, it's clear that the need goes beyond just disaster relief. The fact that Metabox Cargo is already a hub for relief efforts, with a steady stream of donations, shows that this community is well-organized and eager to help. The call for medical supplies, in particular, highlights the dire situation in Venezuela, where even basic necessities are scarce. As the first shipment prepares to depart on Monday, it will be worth watching how the community continues to mobilize and support the relief efforts, and whether local organizations and businesses will step up to provide additional resources. The impact of this disaster is being felt deeply in Katy, and the community's response will likely have a lasting impact on both the local Venezuelan community and the broader region.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? In the Houston suburb known as “Katyzuela” for its large Venezuelan population, the help is not stopping.Roughly 50 pallets packed with food, clothing and water are staged and ready to ship to Venezuela after two devastating earthquakes — a 7.2 and a 7.5 magnitude — struck the country late Wednes...
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