Camp Mystic Director Tears Up in Flood Evacuation Testimony

In a Texas courtroom, Camp Mystic director Edward Eastland cried as he recounted his attempts to evacuate 27 campers during last year’s historic flood that killed 27 people at the camp. Cecilia 'Cile' Steward’s family is suing to prevent reopening as state investigations and a license decision proceed. Eastland said he did not see official warnings, lacked a detailed evacuation plan, and cannot recall whether Cecilia was with him, insisting he did all he could. The case raises questions about safety, warnings, and evidence preservation as the camp seeks to reopen amid ongoing scrutiny.