CHAPTER NEWS Fall Volume
Attract • Build • Conserve
ABC Members are Here for the Long Haul The July 4th floods in the Texas Hill Country will be remembered as one of the most historic and devastating floods our region has ever faced. Families were displaced, loved ones were lost, and entire communities were left grieving and uncertain of the future. Yet in the midst of this darkness, unity became the light—with ABC South Texas members stepping forward to help Texans recover, rebuild, and find hope again. Members along with industry partners mobilized quickly, offering equipment, materials, and manpower to assist with cleanup and rebuilding efforts. They led the way in donating essential supplies for those in need and set up relief stations where volunteers served meals to families and first responders, ensuring no one faced the aftermath alone. The support extended far beyond our chapter. National ABC members generously donated to the ABC Cares Foundation, through the Florida East Coast Chapter, to support families of ABC South Texas members directly impacted by the floods. ABC South Texas members partnered with and supported the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. This outpouring of compassion demonstrated the strength of our national network and the power of the merit shop spirit. Locally, our chapter launched a flood-relief T-shirt fundraiser, with all proceeds dedicated to supporting small businesses in the Hill Country as they work to recover and rebuild. The shirts carried a message of comfort and hope, boldly displaying the words of Psalm 34:18: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
October 1, 2025
Included in this issue 2 Message from the Chapter President
4 Apprenticeship Graduation 5 Metric & Scorecard Update 7 Letter from Board Chairman 8 Celebrating STEP 9 New Members 10 Legal Update 11 Safety Corner 12 ABC Supports Prop A&B 13 Becoming an AQC Member 15 Training & Committees
The July 4th floods revealed how quickly lives can change but they also revealed the strength, resilience, and generosity of our ABC members. Our motto has been clear: ABC Members are here for the long haul. ABC Members are helping Texans—and we will continue to support rebuilding efforts every step of the way.
The ABC South Texas Chapter News is published by the South Texas Chapter, Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC). ABC is a national non-profit trade association of contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and associates who share common interest in advancing the construction industry by aggressively supporting the merit shop philosophy. For advertising inquiries contact the chapter office at (210) 342-1992. Send comments or questions to 814 Arion Parkway, Suite 111, San Antonio, Texas 78216.