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3 people are still missing from deadly July 4 floods in Texas county, down from nearly 100
Read full article: 3 people are still missing from deadly July 4 floods in Texas county, down from nearly 100Officials in a Texas hill country community pummeled by deadly flooding on July 4 say just three people remain missing, down from nearly 100.
Whether camp director received flood warning now “unclear,” according to family spokesperson
Read full article: Whether camp director received flood warning now “unclear,” according to family spokespersonA spokesperson for the owners and executive directors of Camp Mystic now says it is not known whether Richard “Dick” Eastland received a National Weather Service alert on his phone. Eastland lost his life trying to save the camp’s youngest campers from July 4 flood waters.
Camp Mystic leader may not have seen urgent alert before Texas flood, family spokesman says
Read full article: Camp Mystic leader may not have seen urgent alert before Texas flood, family spokesman saysA spokesman for Camp Mystic, the Texas enclave devastated by a July 4 flash flood, is raising concerns about communication failures during the disaster.
Texas football players wear tie with initials of Camp Mystic flood victims at SEC Media Days
Read full article: Texas football players wear tie with initials of Camp Mystic flood victims at SEC Media DaysAmong the excitement and pageantry of the annual SEC Media Days conference in Atlanta, football players at the University of Texas used their platform to show support to the victims of the devastating Hill Country floods.
Camp Mystic officials still working on flood alert timeline after the deaths of 27 campers
Read full article: Camp Mystic officials still working on flood alert timeline after the deaths of 27 campersA spokesperson for Camp Mystic said he is still working to confirm the timeline of events that led to the deaths of 27 campers and counselors on July 4th.
FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show
Read full article: FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records showFederal regulators repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic’s buildings from their 100-year flood map, as the camp operated and expanded in a dangerous flood plain in the years before rushing waters swept away children and counselors.
‘It hit my heart’: Volunteer finds Camp Mystic victim water bottle, returns it to family after flooding
Read full article: ‘It hit my heart’: Volunteer finds Camp Mystic victim water bottle, returns it to family after floodingAfter finding a child’s water bottle marked with a name along the flood-ravaged Guadalupe River, a volunteer used a Facebook group to track down the grieving family.
Remembering Camp Mystic: Devastated by flood waters, loved by generations of Texans
Read full article: Remembering Camp Mystic: Devastated by flood waters, loved by generations of TexansFor decades, Camp Mystic has been a destination where Texan girls learn skills beyond the usual camp itinerary. Sure, fishing and crafts are common activities for Mystic campers, but the true magic of Camp Mystic comes from the character lessons that the camp instills.
Sisters share how Camp Mystic sisterhood helped them through flood rescue
Read full article: Sisters share how Camp Mystic sisterhood helped them through flood rescueKPRC 2 Reporter Corley Peel spoke with sisters, 13-year-old Taylor Grigsby and 12-year-old Payton Grigsby. Taylor said she sang on the bus with her fellow campers.
Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records show
Read full article: Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records showTexas inspectors approved Camp Mystic's disaster plan just two days before catastrophic flooding killed over two dozen people, most of them children, at the camp.
How Americans think the government should respond to natural disasters, according to recent polls
Read full article: How Americans think the government should respond to natural disasters, according to recent pollsMost U.S. adults who've experienced major flooding in the past five years think climate change was at least a partial cause.
Harrowing stories of rescue emerge from Texas floods as crews search for over 160 reported missing
Read full article: Harrowing stories of rescue emerge from Texas floods as crews search for over 160 reported missingTexas police described some of the harrowing rescues they conducted after flash floods engulfed camps and homes in the state's Hill Country.
Veteran youth camp director shares insights on Camp Mystic flood tragedy
Read full article: Veteran youth camp director shares insights on Camp Mystic flood tragedyAt a memorial for the 27 victims — 25 girls and two camp counselors — who died in the tragic flood at Camp Mystic in the Texas Hill Country, young voices expressed the deep pain felt by many Texas families.
Coast Guard hero rescues 165 people from Texas Hill Country floodwaters
Read full article: Coast Guard hero rescues 165 people from Texas Hill Country floodwatersScott Ruskan, a 26-year-old Coast Guard rescue swimmer from New Jersey, was hailed as an "American Hero" after saving 165 lives during his first rescue mission in Kerrville, Texas, amidst severe flash flooding.
Kingwood florist offering free floral arrangements for Hill Country flood victims
Read full article: Kingwood florist offering free floral arrangements for Hill Country flood victimsWith more than 50 florists volunteering their services, the Kingwood florist is inviting families of victims to reach out for this free assistance.
School unites around therapy dog and messages of love for Greta Toranzo
Read full article: School unites around therapy dog and messages of love for Greta ToranzoSinclair Elementary School in Houston ISD offered therapy dog sessions with Justice, a Bernese Mountain Dog known for comforting students during difficult times, following the tragic death of 10-year-old student Greta Toranzo after Central Texas floods.
Houston teen’s lemonade stand supports Camp Mystic flood victims
Read full article: Houston teen’s lemonade stand supports Camp Mystic flood victimsA 14-year-old with a lemonade stand is making waves in West Houston. Brylee Livesay raised more than $600 for Camp Mystic flood relief, earning praise from local deputies and capturing the hearts of her community.
More than 160 people are still missing after deadly Texas floods, governor says
Read full article: More than 160 people are still missing after deadly Texas floods, governor saysTexas Gov. Greg Abbott says more than 160 people are believed to be still missing days after flash floods killed more than 100 people across central Texas.
‘Mystic made me who I am’: Camp Mystic families honor Houston flood victims with song and remembrance
Read full article: ‘Mystic made me who I am’: Camp Mystic families honor Houston flood victims with song and remembranceCamp Mystic campers said they are united by song — a tradition they carry throughout their time at camp.
Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood
Read full article: Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly floodIn the days after the devastating flood that killed dozens in Central Texas, local officials have deflected direct questions about preparations and warnings in advance of the storm that struck July Fourth.
Texas Hill Country’s long road to recovery: Volunteers and community unite amid devastation
Read full article: Texas Hill Country’s long road to recovery: Volunteers and community unite amid devastationThe Texas Hill Country is still recovering from the deadly July fourth floods. The destruction happened in an instant but now that flood waters have begun to recede, there is a long road ahead to rebuild.
‘Not just a camp’: Fourth generation Houston area family share memories at Camp Mystic
Read full article: ‘Not just a camp’: Fourth generation Houston area family share memories at Camp MysticA family with a long history of attending Camp Mystic is sharing memories and what makes the camp so special.
LIST: Here are mental health resources offered to those impacted by the Central Texas floods
Read full article: LIST: Here are mental health resources offered to those impacted by the Central Texas floodsIn the aftermath of the devastating floods in Central Texas, several companies are reaching out to offer free mental health services to the impacted communities.
Camp Mystic ‘grieving the loss’ of 27 campers and counselors following catastrophic Texas floods
Read full article: Camp Mystic ‘grieving the loss’ of 27 campers and counselors following catastrophic Texas floodsThe death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend has surpassed 100.
How to report people missing in catastrophic Kerr County flooding
Read full article: How to report people missing in catastrophic Kerr County floodingIf you have a loved one missing, please report them by emailing kerrvillemissing@dps.texas.gov with their name, description, and a photo. Alternatively, you can call 830-258-1111 or email floodrecovery@co.kerr.tx.us.
Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing
Read full article: Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missingThe death toll from flash floods that raged through central Texas has risen to 82 after searchers found more bodies.
Houston-area children, families confirmed dead in Texas Hill Country flood disaster
Read full article: Houston-area children, families confirmed dead in Texas Hill Country flood disasterCatastrophic flooding in Texas Hill Country has claimed numerous lives, including Houston-area residents and children attending Camp Mystic.
Hill Country flooding: Here’s how to give and receive help
Read full article: Hill Country flooding: Here’s how to give and receive helpFlooding in Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country has killed at least 119 people, with 161 still missing in Kerr County. Rescue crews are still searching for missing people as more rain is expected. Here is a guide on how to help those affected.
Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, 27 girls missing as rescuers search devastated landscape
Read full article: Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, 27 girls missing as rescuers search devastated landscapeDevastating flash floods from a storm that pounded central Texas have killed at least 51 people.
Floods turned beloved Texas camp into a nightmare. At least 27 girls remain missing
Read full article: Floods turned beloved Texas camp into a nightmare. At least 27 girls remain missingAs the floodwaters recede from Camp Mystic, a torrent of grief remains for the families of the children who died and those who went missing when flash floods tore through central Texas earlier this week.
Flash flood in Central Texas described as ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ disaster by officials
Read full article: Flash flood in Central Texas described as ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ disaster by officialsParts of Central Texas are experiencing what officials described as a “catastrophic flooding event,” where fatalities have been confirmed.