Texans quarterback CJ Stroud is helping Houston in its hour of need after a series of deadly storms ripped through the city last week.
Seven people have been killed after hurricane-forced winds – some as high as 100mph – severe storms and rains destroyed Houston, with over one million people also left without power as a result.
Thousands of workers have been trying to restore power and cleaning up the city in the wake of the devastating storms – including Stroud.
In photos and footage captured by radio host @ashleeonair, the NFL star can be seen doing his bit to help restore order in Houston, while also playing a game of catch with some kids in a local neighborhood.
Severe thunderstorms first descended last Thursday, causing apocalyptic scenes across southeastern Texas.
Stroud, who has helped out in the community on several occasions over the past year after launching his own charitable foundation, was selected by the Texans with the second overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
The 22-year-old helped lead Houston to the AFC South title in his rookie season, throwing 23 touchdown passes and racking up 4,108 passing yards.
Thousands of people have remained without power for days after the storm barreled through Houston – leaving many residents without air conditioning in the oppressive Texas heat.
As schools and businesses reopened Monday morning, more than 350,000 households across the Houston area started the week without electricity.
This came after a devastating thunderstorm tore through the area Thursday, with the National Weather Service also reporting a tornado near Cypress. The combined forces shattered windows, downed trees and claimed at least seven lives.
As a new week kicked off, temperatures climbed to a high of around 90 degrees and introduced a new threat – oppressively hot and sticky conditions.
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