Austin Bar Hosts Fundraiser for Family After Deadly Apartment Fire

1972 Pub raises money to help Lucero family cover funeral expenses and medical bills after tragedy.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 7:20pm

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An abstract, blurred image of people gathered at a bar, with warm, hazy lighting and muted colors creating a sense of togetherness and comfort.The fundraiser at 1972 Pub brought the Austin community together to support the Lucero family after the tragic loss of their three children.Austin Today

An Austin bar called 1972 Pub hosted a fundraiser on Sunday to support the Lucero family, whose three young children were killed in a deadly apartment fire earlier this month. The fundraiser aimed to help the family cover funeral expenses, medical bills, and the cost of temporary housing as the parents recover from severe burns. Organizers say the tragedy especially resonated with the business because two of the deceased children were involved in softball, which aligns with the bar's mission to support women and girls in sports.

Why it matters

The devastating apartment fire that claimed the lives of three young children in the Lucero family has deeply impacted the Austin community. Businesses like 1972 Pub are stepping up to provide financial assistance to the grieving family during this difficult time, highlighting the importance of community support in the face of tragedy.

The details

The fundraiser at 1972 Pub on Sunday afternoon raised money to help the Lucero family cover funeral expenses, mounting medical bills, and the cost of finding temporary housing as the parents recover from severe burns. The bar received several donations, including food from Sysco, water from Music Water, and beer from other donors. All proceeds from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday went directly to the family.

  • The apartment fire that killed the Lucero children occurred on March 11, 2026.
  • The fundraiser at 1972 Pub took place on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The players

1972 Pub

An Austin bar that hosted a fundraiser to support the Lucero family after the tragic apartment fire.

Lucero Family

A family who lost three young children in an apartment fire in southeast Austin earlier this month.

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What they’re saying

“We felt that we could do something to help them and to have our fans and customers come help this family.”

— Debra Hallum, Co-owner and operating partner of 1972 Pub

“When we saw that two of the daughters who are deceased played softball, we really started thinking we could do something to help this family. They were so involved in their daughters' sports teams.”

— Debra Hallum, Co-owner and operating partner of 1972 Pub

What’s next

The Lucero family has also set up an official GoFundMe campaign to continue receiving community support and donations.

The takeaway

The fundraiser at 1972 Pub demonstrates the power of community support in the face of tragedy. By rallying behind the Lucero family and providing financial assistance, the Austin community is coming together to help the family during this difficult time and ensure they have the resources they need to recover.