“It feels good that you can get out here and do something,” John Sternberg, a volunteer with the American Red Cross said. For Sternberg, assisting with relief efforts for the California wildfires was a no-brainer. That’s why last Monday, he boarded a plane to come right to the place of need.

Texans who are eligible to donate blood are being called upon by the Red Cross. Not only are we at critical levels for certain blood types here locally, but as the manager of 40 percent of blood supply for the nation.