Los Angeles Comes Together to Support Texas Flood Victims

Langer’s Deli to Host “Help Texas Day” – Saturday, July 12, 2025

LOS ANGELES — In response to the devastating flooding in Texas, Norm Langer, owner of Los Angeles’ iconic Langer’s Delicatessen-Restaurant, is calling on Angelenos to join him in a day of action and giving.

On Saturday, July 12, Langer’s will host “Help Texas Day,” a one-day, community-wide event to raise support for families affected by the tragedy. Donations collected will benefit the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country — a trusted nonprofit already providing relief on the ground.

“As a parent and grandparent, my heart is broken,” said Langer. “I’ve spoken with staff and customers all week — everyone wants to help but doesn’t know how. This is our chance to come together and make a real difference.” Langer’s will make it easy for everyone to participate:

EVENT DETAILS

WHAT: Help Texas Day – Day of Community Giving
WHEN: Saturday, July 12, 2025, | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE: Langer’s Delicatessen-Restaurant
704 S. Alvarado St., Los Angeles, CA 90057
Ways to Donate

Cash donations accepted inside and outside the restaurant
Touchless giving via QR codes displayed on large posters (for walk-up or drive-by donors)
Drive-up donations collected curbside in partnership with LAPD Cadets
As a thank-you, all donors — whether they give $1 or $1,000 — will receive a free beverage of their choice (no purchase necessary, dine-in only).

“Langer’s has always stood for community,” said Langer. “We’ve come together after 9/11, during COVID — and now we’re showing up for Texas.”

MEDIA ACCESS

Norm Langer is available for interviews (in person or by phone) on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12
Media access begins at 8:00 AM on Saturday, July 12
Press are welcome throughout the day; interviews with Norm Langer will be available on-site
CONTACT: Rob Wilcox RobWilcoxPR@gmail.com or (916) 396-0400

Rob Wilcox authored this piece for CityWatchLA.com and published on July 10, 2025:

ANIMAL WATCH – Noah Goldberg’s recent Los Angeles Times exposé on the deeply rooted dysfunction at the LA Zoo and its longtime fundraising partner, the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA), offers an excellent, much-needed spotlight on a decades-long pattern of mismanagement, poor transparency, and troubling governance. But make no mistake—his reporting only scratches the surface.

Having worked around these entities for over two decades—starting with my time as Deputy to former Los Angeles City Controller Laura Chick—I’ve seen firsthand the warning signs that continue to go unaddressed. We raised the alarm years ago about a lack of fiscal oversight, weak internal controls, and accountability mechanisms that were more performative than functional. Unfortunately, many of those same problems persist today.

The fundamental question remains: Who’s minding the store?

The Zoo is an important cultural and educational institution, but its current operations suggest an agency adrift. Its spending practices raise red flags, long-term planning appears muddled, and accountability is virtually nonexistent—both internally and at the City Hall level. When significant public investments are at stake, this is a recipe for disaster.

Complete article.