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Heavy rainfall in Uvalde County along the Nueces River triggered widespread flooding and the collapse of the FM 418 bridge. DPS released footage of the failure and warned motorists to avoid flooded areas as roads were closed and rescues continued; reports confirm at least two deaths in the region (one in Uvalde, another in Kerr County).
One year after the deadly Texas Hill Country floods killed 28 people at Camp Mystic, father Matthew Childress has channeled his grief into advocacy, pushing for state and national camp-safety laws, meeting with lawmakers, and helping secure evacuations and flood-warning requirements. The disaster led to $300 million in relief and new safety rules, while Camp Mystic filed for bankruptcy and lawsuits against the camp continue. The Heaven’s 27 group has spurred similar safety efforts in Alabama and other states as families seek accountability and lasting protections for campers.
A year after historic floods devastated the Guadalupe River region, survivors across Hunt, Kerrville and surrounding towns face economic hardship, altered landscapes, and ongoing grief as camps reopen in renovated forms or stay shuttered, while state investigations and FEMA processes complicate recovery.
Camp Mystic, an all‑girls Christian summer camp in Texas Hill Country, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, reporting debts of $10–$50 million and assets of $1–$10 million, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 28 camp linked residents and at least 136 people region‑wide. The filing follows a state investigation faulting the camp’s emergency planning and evacuations; the camp had already withdrawn its plan to reopen after a heated legislative hearing. Families of victims are pursuing damages beyond $1 million, and the bankruptcy process could pause those suits and route them into the court system. Co‑owner Richard Eastland died in the floods, and camper Cecilia Steward remains missing.
Camp Mystic, the Kerr County girls’ camp where 28 people died in July 2025 floods, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas, reporting debts over $10 million. The filing lists Camp Mystic LLC with Edward Eastland as manager and includes three affiliated entities, estimating 1,000–5,000 creditors, assets between $1 million and $10 million, and liabilities between $10 million and $50 million, in what has been labeled a complex case. The bankruptcy follows a Texas Legislature investigation that found the camp lacked an emergency plan and mishandled reunification, with the camp closing amid backlash and licensing hurdles rather than reopening this summer.
Camp Mystic in Texas filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after catastrophic floods killed 28 people at the girls’ camp. Weeks of testimonies and investigations highlighted serious gaps in flood emergency planning and staff training, leading to halted reopening plans and renewed calls for safety improvements from families and lawmakers.
A stalled front interacting with abundant tropical moisture could unleash heavy rain across the Gulf Coast this week, with 3–4 inches per hour bursts and 6–12 inches more rainfall in many areas from South Texas to Mississippi. Flood watches cover more than 16 million people as a potential tropical depression/storm could form in the NW Gulf (Arthur) if conditions permit. Texas has already seen at least one death and multiple water rescues; Texas governor declared a disaster for 101 counties. Even if no storm forms, the moisture and stalled front signal widespread flooding across the region.
Camp Mystic has withdrawn its 2026 camp license application and will not reopen this summer, saying the decision is out of respect for grieving families after last year’s floods that killed more than 100 people, including 27 campers. The license renewal faced scrutiny by the Texas Department of State Health Services amid backlash to proposed reopening, and lawmakers criticized the camp during hearings. The owners extended condolences to affected families while reaffirming their care for campers.
A Texas judge issued a temporary injunction preventing Camp Mystic from altering or remodeling the flood-affected structures along the Guadalupe River and ordered those grounds sealed, while allowing construction elsewhere, as the Stewards press a lawsuit to preserve evidence after their daughter Cecilia Steward died in the July flood.
Fifteen 115-million-year-old dinosaur tracks—likely Acrocanthosaurus—emerged in a creek bed in northwest Travis County, Texas, after severe floods and were found by volunteers cleaning debris. University of Texas at Austin researchers confirmed the find and plan 3D imaging to study whether the tracks were made by a single dinosaur or a group, while cleanup crews are guided to protect the fragile site.
Families of 27 victims who died in the July Texas floods have filed lawsuits against Camp Mystic, alleging negligence and wrongful death due to the camp's failure to implement proper evacuation plans and safety measures despite known flood risks, with claims that the camp prioritized property over children's safety.
During July's historic floods in Central Texas, volunteers uncovered 115-million-year-old dinosaur footprints along Sandy Creek, belonging to an Acrocanthosaurus, providing valuable insights into prehistoric life and behavior. These fossils, part of a vast collection at UT Austin's J.J. Pickle Research Campus, highlight the region's rich fossil history and the importance of preserving these natural heritage sites.
Camp Mystic in Texas plans to partially reopen next summer after devastating floods in July that killed 27 campers and counselors. The destroyed part of the camp will remain closed, but the undamaged section will reopen, amid ongoing safety improvements and new laws aimed at preventing future tragedies. The camp will also build a memorial for the victims, including the owner who died trying to rescue campers.
Camp Mystic in Texas plans to reopen next summer after a devastating flood in 2025 that killed 27 girls and counselors, with new safety measures and a memorial to honor the victims, following legislation aimed at preventing future tragedies. The sister camp will reopen, but the original site remains too damaged.
Camp Mystic in Texas, where 27 people died in a flood, plans to reopen despite objections from families of the victims, raising concerns about safety and memorials, amid ongoing recovery efforts and new safety legislation.