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Waco nonprofit needs $14,000 to replace flood-damaged floors as 25th Street businesses recover
By Dominique Leh at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 23, 2026
· 4 min read
Two businesses on Waco 's 25th Street The Carpenters Daughters and Project Lifeforce were hit hard by last Sunday's heavy rain, with floodwaters strong enough to rip a bolted gate from a wall and wash away a picnic table. Justine Lisa, owner of The Carpenters Daughters, found 3 inches of water i...
Key takeaway Justine Lisa, the owner of The Carpenters Daughters, said there used to be 3 picnic tables outside her business belonging to a nearby business but after Sunday's rain, one of them is nowhere to be found.
Why this matters in The Waco
The flooding on 25th Street has not only caused immediate damage to businesses like The Carpenters Daughters and Project Lifeforce, but it also poses a long-term challenge for the city's economic development efforts. As the City of Waco assesses the damage and plans for repairs, it will be crucial to consider the impact on small businesses and nonprofits that are vital to the community. The estimated $14,000 needed to replace damaged floors at Project Lifeforce is a significant burden for a nonprofit organization, and the community's support will be essential to ensure its continued operation. The city's ability to respond to and recover from flooding events like this will be closely watched by business owners and residents, and will likely influence decisions about investment and development in the area. The resilience and cooperation shown by business owners on 25th Street, who came together to support each other in the cleanup efforts, will be important in the days and weeks ahead as the community works to recover and rebuild.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Two businesses on Waco's 25th Street The Carpenters Daughters and Project Lifeforce were hit hard by last Sunday's heavy rain, with floodwaters strong enough to rip a bolted gate from a wall and wash away a picnic table. Justine Lisa, owner of The Carpenters Daughters, found 3 inches of water i...
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