The Round Rock Express, in conjunction with the Round Rock Community Foundation, is hosting a fundraiser for last month's tornado at its season opener against the El Paso Chihuahuas on April 5, Austin FOX affiliate KTBC reported.
Per the Express, $5 from each ticket purchased with the code "RRStrong" on the team's website will be donated to the Round Rock Cares fund.
KTBC reported that a line of severe weather that crossed Central Texas on March 21 spawned a tornado that struck Round Rock, which is 19 miles north of Austin.
At least 300 residences sustained damage, city officials told the station.
According to KTBC, fans with tickets to Opening Day already that still want to help and those who want to donate more can log on to rrexpress.com.
The Round Rock Cares initiative was spearheaded by Craig Morgan, the city's mayor, and Greater Round Rock Community Foundation chair Nyle Maxwell, the station reported.
"Many of our families and businesses face a long and difficult road ahead," Morgan said in a statement. "In the days after the tornado, I’ve seen how our community has come together and helped each other, and the top concern of affected residents I’ve spoken with is how they will be impacted financially. This fund is intended to help people impacted by the storm get back on their feet faster, and give them some peace of mind so they can start rebuilding their lives."
The National Weather Service's (NWS) preliminary report on the tornado break said that EF-2 tornadoes touched down in Elgin, Granger and Kingsbury aside from Round Rock, KTBC reported.
Austin ABC affiliate KVUE reported that the severe weather left behind an estimated $32 million in damage in Round Rock. City officials' assessments; however, are preliminary.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for Williamson County following the tornado, the Austin Daily reported.
The governor visited the county and met with County Judge Bill Gravell and other officials.
"He was one of the first ones to call and he said it's going to be alright,” Gravell, a Republican, said, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.