Following the tragic floods at Camp Mystic that claimed the lives of 27 girls and counselors, Texas lawmakers have passed new legislation to enhance the safety of youth summer camps across the state. These laws address emergency preparednes...
Texas kids’ camps must remove cabins from floodplains, operate warning systems under new laws
Following the tragic flash flooding at Camp Mystic on July 4, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 27 children and counselors, grieving parents testified before a Texas Senate committee, advocating for enhanced safety regulations at youth...
Watch: Parents of children from Camp Mystic catastrophic flood testify
The recent devastating floods in Texas, particularly the tragedy at Camp Mystic, have raised serious questions about flood management, warning systems, and the impact of extreme weather events. This article examines the key factors that con...
FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show
The devastating floods in central Texas have brought scrutiny to Camp Mystic, where cabins were situated in designated flood zones, including areas deemed 'extremely hazardous.' This tragedy raises critical questions about construction prac...
Camp Mystic Cabins Stood in an ‘Extremely Hazardous’ Floodway
Central Texas is reeling from catastrophic flooding that occurred over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The Guadalupe River surged to record levels, resulting in widespread devastation and a rising death toll, with a particularly tragic...
Death toll in Texas flooding surpasses 100 as search and rescue enters 5th day
The catastrophic flash floods in Central Texas in July 2025, which claimed over 100 lives, have raised critical questions about the preparedness and response of local officials. The disaster has prompted scrutiny of early warning systems, e...
Texas Floods Live Updates: Death Toll Tops 100 as Search for Victims Continues