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fromPoynter
1 week ago

After the Camp Mystic flood, journalists worked to tell a story shaped by grief and unanswered questions - Poynter

Flooding at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas during Independence Day weekend killed 28 people—mostly child campers—prompting grief, legal battles, and community scrutiny.
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US news
fromThe Washington Post
5 months ago

Camp Mystic's leader got a 'life threatening' flood alert. They evacuated an hour later.

Richard Eastland delayed evacuation of campers over an hour after receiving a severe flood warning, leading to a tragic outcome.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Families of Camp Mystic campers and counselors file lawsuits over deaths

The 4 July floods, which claimed more than 130 lives across the region and was described as some of the US's deadliest floods in decades, devastated the 99-year-old Christian all-girls camp, located on the banks of the Guadalupe river in Kerr county. Twenty-five young campers, two teenage counselors and the camp's longtime owner, Dick Eastland, died after flood waters inundated the property.
Law
Public health
fromAxios
1 month ago

Families sue Camp Mystic over Texas flood deaths

Three Austin lawsuits allege Camp Mystic prioritized profit over safety, failing to evacuate campers in flash-flood-prone 'Flash Flood Alley,' causing multiple deaths.
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fromFortune
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

3 people are still missing from deadly July 4 floods in Texas, down from nearly 100

US news
fromESPN.com
5 months ago

Trinity OC's 8-year-old daughter dies in TX floods

Kellyanne Lytal, age eight, died following the Guadalupe River floods in Texas, confirming the tragic loss of life at Camp Mystic.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
5 months ago

Camp Mystic had a disaster plan before the flood - but questions linger

Camp Mystic was certified to have a disaster plan prior to the floods, raising concerns about effectiveness and staff preparation.
fromFortune
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

3 people are still missing from deadly July 4 floods in Texas, down from nearly 100

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fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago
US news

Families of Camp Mystic victims criticize plan to reopen

Victims' families demand Camp Mystic stop reopening and memorial plans until the missing child is recovered and the camp accounts for failures.
fromThe Washington Post
6 months ago
US news

How the cataclysmic Texas floods unfolded, minute by minute

A sudden flood at Camp Mystic led to at least 78 deaths, including 28 children, and left many missing.
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fromTODAY.com
4 months ago
US news

EXCLUSIVE: Parents of Camp Mystic Victims Open Up About Grief in Emotional Interview: 'This Was Not a Nightmare I Had'

fromSFGATE
5 months ago
Public health

Map Shows Texas Girls' Camp Where Dozens Drowned Was Located in High-Risk Flood Zone

fromTODAY.com
4 months ago
US news

EXCLUSIVE: Parents of Camp Mystic Victims Open Up About Grief in Emotional Interview: 'This Was Not a Nightmare I Had'

fromSFGATE
5 months ago
Public health

Map Shows Texas Girls' Camp Where Dozens Drowned Was Located in High-Risk Flood Zone

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fromTODAY.com
5 months ago

8-Year-Old Camper's Horse Walks Behind Her Hearse in Emotional Tribute

A riderless horse paid a symbolic tribute to eight-year-old Virginia Hollis during her funeral procession in Bellville, Texas, following her tragic death in floodwaters.
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fromTODAY.com
5 months ago

To Honor Those Lost at Camp Mystic, I Made the Owner's Signature Cookies

Camp Mystic's Tweety Cookies symbolize community resilience and connection during times of grief in central Texas.
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fromBoston.com
6 months ago
US news

Desperate search for two dozen missing girls from summer camp after Texas floods kill at least 24

fromBoston.com
6 months ago
US news

Desperate search for two dozen missing girls from summer camp after Texas floods kill at least 24

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US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Camp Mystic asked to remove buildings from government flood maps despite risk

Camp Mystic was allowed to remove multiple buildings from flood maps despite evidence of a greater flood threat.
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fromFortune
5 months ago
Public health

FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show

fromFortune
5 months ago
Public health

FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show

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US news
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show

Regulators granted exemptions for Camp Mystic, allowing construction in a flood-prone area, leading to a tragic loss during severe flooding.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Opinion: Remembering the flood victims of Camp Mystic

Recent fatalities at Camp Mystic due to floodwaters highlight the profound sorrow of lost childhood potential and cherished community bonds.
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

What It Means to Be a Mystic Girl

Mystic Girls have an unbreakable bond, lasting through life, and many campers dreamed of sending their own daughters to the 99-year-old camp, revered like Jesus.
Austin
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

As Texas floodwaters recede, lawmakers grapple with emergency preparedness

Flooding in Texas Hill Country devastated a community, causing over 110 deaths, including campers and staff at Camp Mystic.
Public health
fromFortune
6 months ago

Richard 'Dick' Eastland, Camp Mystic's 74-year-old owner, died while leading campers to safety during the devastating floods

Dick Eastland, director of Camp Mystic, died while rescuing campers during devastating floods in Texas.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Pope Leo extends condolences to Texas flood victims: We pray for them'

Pope Leo XIV offered condolences for families affected by Texas flooding, which claimed around 80 lives, including children from a summer camp.
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fromTODAY.com
6 months ago

Jenna Bush Hager's Voice Breaks as She Describes Dropping Off Daughters at Texas Summer Camp

Jenna Bush Hager expressed emotional concerns about sending her daughters to camp following a recent flood disaster.
California
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

Texas floods: Camp Mystic 'grieving the loss' of 27 campers and counsellors

Kerrville's flooding has resulted in significant fatalities, particularly at Camp Mystic, where 27 individuals are confirmed lost.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
6 months ago

Between broken tree limbs and muddied cabins, a father looks for his missing child

Floodwaters killed at least 18 adults and 14 children in Central Texas, with many missing, including girls from Camp Mystic.
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