Four members of the Eastland family faced four hours of questions from Texas lawmakers investigating Camp Mystic’s handling of the July 4, 2025 flood. The family’s testimony came on the second day of hearings held by the joint Senate and House General Investigating Committee.
“I think about the night of the flood every moment of every day,” Edward Eastland said at a committee hearing Tuesday. “We tried our hardest that night and it wasn’t enough to save your daughters.”
The summer camp hadn’t prepared counselors and staff with adequate emergency training, an evacuation plan or flood preparedness supplies, the investigator concluded.
The camp has 45 days to revise its plan as it aims to reopen for campers this summer. Other youth camps also had deficiencies to correct in their plans, according to the agency that must review them.
A group of 19 camps said fiber-optic internet that lawmakers ordered them to install after last year's floods is too expensive or impossible to get.
A flood-prone underpass in Houston’s East End is once again causing problems for drivers and businesses, with neighbors saying even light rain can make the road impassable.
Parents who lost children during last summer’s Hill Country flood continue asking state regulators to block the reopening of Camp Mystic’s Cypress Lake campus. The state’s submission period for youth camp license applications ends March 31.
Cabins, grounds and other buildings hit by the July 4 flood on the Guadalupe River cannot be renovated or removed, according to the order.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has requested that the state pause the renewal of Camp Mystic's license until a full investigation into last summer's tragic events, where 28 lives were lost, is conducted.
Families of the victims from the July 4, 2025, Camp Mystic flood have filed a federal lawsuit against Texas health officials, accusing them of approving the camp despite lacking a required evacuation plan.
The lieutenant governor’s request to delay renewing the camp’s license came hours after parents who lost children in the July 4 flood sued the state for its alleged failure to enforce an evacuation plan requirement.
Several parents who lost children during last year’s deadly flood in the Texas Hill Country are asking state officials to deny the renewal of Camp Mystic’s license to operate.
FEMA has released updated draft flood maps that could change flood insurance requirements. Homeowners have six months to review potential flood zone changes before they become official.
Houston police are asking people to avoid an area on Bissonnet Street after a water main break.
The lawsuit by Catherine and Will Steward, parents of Cecilia “Cile” Steward, argues the family who owns and operates the camp should “never be responsible for children again.”
The Houston Association of Realtors has postponed plans to integrate flood risk ratings into property listings due to concerns over data accuracy and interpretation, but homebuyers still have multiple resources available to assess flood risks in the Bayou City.
In Kerr County, the July 4 flood is expected to quadruple serious emotional disturbances in children and more than triple adult PTSD cases this year.
Six months after deadly July floods, Texas Hill Country camps are installing a new flood warning system to protect campers and rebuild parent trust.
The Kerrville Police Department announced Thursday that it will release the 911 calls from the deadly Hill Country flood that occurred on July 4, 2025.
Houston will soon be home to the nation’s largest swift-water rescue training facility, a $104 million project transforming 27 acres in Mission Bend into a state-of-the-art hub for first responders and public flood preparedness.
Texas lawmakers passed two bills that will bring sweeping change to how youth camps are regulated. House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1 passed late Wednesday and are scheduled to be signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday.
The flash flood risk has dropped from slight to marginal, now at a minimum 5% chance compared to Sunday. However, don’t let that fool you—the heavy rainfall has left soils saturated, increasing flood risks even with lower rainfall amounts.
After the Texas Senate and House passed bills related to disaster preparedness and response at Texas youth camps, another bill seeks to reshape the Texas Youth Camp Advisory Committee.
Houston parents are mourning their children lost in a deadly Camp Mystic flood—and demanding lawmakers act before another tragedy strikes.
Parents of children who died in the devastating July 4 flood at Camp Mystic delivered emotional testimony before Texas lawmakers on Wednesday, urging quick approval of Senate Bill 1 to improve safety standards at camps across the state.
One month after the catastrophic Texas Hill Country Flood swept through Kerr County, the physical damage may be fading, but for local businesses, the financial pain is just beginning.
It’s been one month since the devastating Texas Hill Country flood that turned the quiet and calm Guadalupe River into a fury that this area has never seen before.
A 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.
A 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.
Kathryn McCay-Sylvester is one of the 33 survivors of the deadly 1987 Guadalupe River flooding. She said the recent flooding in Texas' Hill Country brought back memories.
Harris County officials are ramping up efforts to protect residents from flooding after recent deadly storms in the Texas Hill Country.
During the upcoming special session, Texas lawmakers will examine everything from emergency communications to relief funding for the Hill country.
In the Texas Hill Country towns hardest hit by catastrophic flash flooding, it’s not uncommon anymore to see signs for free food.
Over the next 24 hours, parts of Victoria, especially near the Guadalupe River gauge in Bloomington, are expected to see minor flood stages.
In the small river towns that dot the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, you can’t look far without seeing devastation.
Citing federal studies, Bettencourt worries alerts on cell phones can be ignored. A study of the effectiveness of the 2023 Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) national test alert showed, 17.5 percent of adults opted out of one or more WEA alerts.
With more than 50 florists volunteering their services, the Kingwood florist is inviting families of victims to reach out for this free assistance.
A Houston attorney shares the tragic final moments with his beloved wife who was swept away in the Texas Hill Country floods.
Ron Duke spent his life fighting to protect the Guadalupe River, keeping it as a pristine paradise that so many Texans love to visit.
Julian Ryan, a beloved employee of Howdy's restaurant, tragically lost his life while saving his family from the rising waters.
A family of 33 from Austin all survived on the roof of a hotel while just a few miles away, a woman and her two dogs rode out the storm - literally - in a kayak.
As Texas grapples with the aftermath of devastating floods, nearly 60 lives have been lost, and 11 people remain missing. Governor Greg Abbott has declared this Sunday a day of prayer, urging Texans to come together in hope and solidarity.
In a matter of hours, this beloved region was inundated, resulting in the confirmed loss of 27 lives, including nine children.
A devastating flood in Texas Hill Country has resulted in at least 104 deaths across six counties, with Kerr County being the hardest hit.
A woman who was swept away by the fast-rising flood waters of the Guadalupe River not only survived the raging water for more than 15 miles, she also held on to a tree for hours until she could be rescued.
The Houston Fire Department has dispatched an engine and a Tactical Deployment Unit with four members to assist flood recovery efforts in Kerr County, Texas.
Parts of Central Texas are experiencing what officials described as a “catastrophic flooding event,” where fatalities have been confirmed.
Here’s a list of locations and intersections to avoid when severe weather moves through the Houston area.
If you don't already have flood insurance, you should consider it. We have seen the devastation flooding can cause. In this article, investigative reporter Amy Davis is answering your questions about private flood insurance versus FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program.
Street flooding has been reported in several areas and on dozens of roadways across the Houston area and surrounding counties.
Check out the KPRC 2 Flood Tracker to get real-time alerts and stay informed about flooding in your area during severe weather events. Stay safe and be prepared! #HoustonWeather #FloodTracker
Ray and Maranda Ankofski were last seen on June 21 while exploring the Steel Bender Trail east of Moab.
It has been an exhausting week in Houston. Hurricane Beryl brought widespread damage on Monday, and many are still without power.
The Trinity River Authority of Texas has advised people to be aware of a potential dam failure at the Lake Livingston Dam.
Check out the KPRC 2 Flood Tracker to get real-time alerts and stay informed about flooding in your area during severe weather events. Stay safe and be prepared! #HoustonWeather #FloodTracker
If you don't already have flood insurance, you should consider it. We have seen the devastation flooding can cause. In this article, investigative reporter Amy Davis is answering your questions about private flood insurance versus FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program.
A woman decided to go against the warning of Houston Firefighters and take her chances at driving through flood waters covering a road in Kingwood on Saturday.
A woman decided to go against the warning of Houston Firefighters and take her chances at driving through flood waters covering a road in Kingwood on Saturday. Needless to say, she didn’t get very far.
Since catastrophic flooding hit Vermont in July and upended plantings, some farmers are trying to figure out how to get to the next season.
A man said that misguided repair work by a city contractor has led to a growing headache that’s lasted almost a year.
Rain is expected in the Houston area over the next few days, which means street flooding is likely.
A Spring woman said not only is she getting the run around from AT&T, but she’s also getting it from the subcontractors hired to install a fiber optic cable underground in her backyard.
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