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Amid license review, Camp Mystic being investigated by Texas Rangers and state health officials

Camp Mystic filed to renew its license in March. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has repeatedly urged state officials to reject the application.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 8

Texas officials investigating hundreds of complaints against Camp Mystic amid license renewal bid

Texas health regulators have told Camp Mystic’s owners they are investigating hundreds of complaints following last year’s deadly floods that killed 27 girls

The Independent UK · Apr 7

Camp Mystic parents seek stronger camp regulations in other states

The parents of an Alabama girl who was killed at camp Mystic are seeking more safety oversight on summer camps

The Independent UK · Feb 12

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Family of still-missing camper sues to shut down Camp Mystic

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 Texas Tribune · Feb 6

Texts among Kerr County officials show confusion about missing campers during July 4 floods

Hundreds of newly released messages add more detail to the devastating timeline of the deadly floods.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 14

Woman charged for starting GoFundMe posing as father of Texas flooding victim

Maitlin Paige White of Florida accused of soliciting donations as Matthew Childress, whose daughter died at Camp Mystic

The Guardian - US · Jan 12

Parents weigh sending kids back to Camp Mystic after flood killed 25 girls

Two victims have still not been found, including an 8-year-old Camp Mystic camper

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025

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Released 911 calls reveal desperate pleas and tragic outcomes during Texas Hill Country flood

Newly released recordings of 911 calls show Texas residents and staffers at Camp Mystic caught up in the catastrophic flooding in July pleaded for help as rushing waters rise around them, stranding them in attics and on roofs

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025

911 callers trapped in flooded attics and inundated camp cabins beg for help as floodwaters rise

A man clinging to a tree on the Guadalupe River and screaming for a helicopter rescue

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

Texas residents and Camp Mystic staffer plead for help in newly released 911 audio from July floods

Texas residents and staffers at Camp Mystic caught up the catastrophic flooding in July pleaded for help in newly released recordings of 911 calls made during the floods that killed more than 100 people in July

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

Camp Mystic announces enhanced safety plans after death of 25 girls, 2 counselors

The owners of Camp Mystic in Texas have announced new safety upgrades following a tragic July 4 flood that killed 25 campers and two counselors

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025

Families of Camp Mystic campers and counselors file lawsuits over deaths

Families allege camp leaders ignored known flood risks in ‘entirely preventable’ tragedy that killed multiple people

The Guardian - US · Nov 11, 2025

Camp Mystic staffers prioritized saving equipment over evacuating children in deadly floods, lawsuit claims

The lawsuit claims that the Texas camp’s owners knew the area was prone to flooding but failed to plan for such an event, resulting in the deaths of more than 20 campers and counselors

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Camp Mystic Faces Lawsuits Over 'Neglect' Claims After Deadly Texas Floods

Families have filed lawsuits against Camp Mystic in Texas after July 2025 floods killed 27 campers and counsellors, alleging negligence and ignored warnings before the tragedy.

International Business Times UK · Nov 11, 2025

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Axios · Nov 11, 2025

Families sue Camp Mystic over Texas flood deaths

"These young girls died because a for-profit camp put profit over safety," one suit alleges.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Families accuse Camp Mystic of ignoring risks in Texas lawsuit over flood deaths

The families of some of the 25 girls and two teenage counselors who died in catastrophic flooding in Texas on July 4 are suing Camp Mystic and its owners

The Texas Tribune · Nov 10, 2025

Parents of flood victims suing Camp Mystic for negligence

Four lawsuits that were filed separately Monday allege Camp Mystic officials’ lack of planning and stalled evacuation contributed to the deaths of several children and counselors.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 13, 2025

New legislative panels will investigate “facts and circumstances” of deadly Central Texas floods

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Camp Mystic leaders would be invited to testify before the committees, as part of what Speaker Dustin Burrows said would be a “comprehensive and thorough review.” The post New legislative panels will investigate “facts and circumstances” of deadly Central Texas floods appeared first on The…

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The Texas Tribune · Oct 10, 2025

Texas youth camps say cost of implementing new safety requirements will force them to close

During a Friday state hearing, parents of July 4 flood victims said camps should prioritize the safety even if costs are high. The post Texas youth camps say cost of implementing new safety requirements will force them to close appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025

Parents of missing Camp Mystic flood victim call plan to reopen next year 'unthinkable'

The parents of the only girl still missing from the July flood at Camp Mystic in Texas are demanding the camp halt its reopening plans

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

Parents of children killed in Texas floods object to plans for Camp Mystic to reopen

One parent said that the money being used to build a memorial should be used to find a child who vanished in the floods

The Texas Tribune · Sep 24, 2025

“Unthinkable”: Camp Mystic parents condemn reopening plans after devastating floods

Despite a plea by the family of a camper who is still missing to halt all discussions of reopening and memorials to those who died, Mystic officials say they’ll proceed with their plans.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 16, 2025

“Our girls are still dead”: Camp Mystic parents pushed for laws to protect kids at camp. But their pain remains.

Two dads helped lead Camp Mystic parents to advocate for new camp rules in the Texas Legislature. What they wanted most was to have their daughters back.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025

Families of flood victims to join Texas governor for camp safety bill signing

The families of some of the children who died at Texas' Camp Mystic during catastrophic flooding two months ago are expected to join Gov. Greg Abbott for a ceremonial bill signing Friday

The Texas Tribune · Sep 4, 2025

Texas kids’ camps must remove cabins from floodplains, operate warning systems under new laws

The parents of children who died at Camp Mystic advocated for the new legislation, which now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature.

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