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Houston Astros mobilize players, fans for Venezuela earthquake relief drive
By Katherine Levens at KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
When powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, killing hundreds and leaving thousands missing, Houston Astros bench coach Omar López felt the devastation personally. López, who guided Venezuela to a World Baseball Classic championship in March, is now helping coordinate a massive relief m...
Key takeaway Crane announced Tuesday that he plans to fly 80,000 pounds of relief supplies to Venezuela aboard a 757 freighter cargo plane — a natural fit for a man whose company, Crane Worldwide, is in the business of freight and shipping.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local ·
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