Officials release full 911 calls from deadly Texas Hill Country flooding
Five months after the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, hundreds of frantic 911 calls from the overnight July 4 flood were released publicly Friday.
July Hill Country flooding: Kerrville Police Department releases 911 calls in their entirety
The Kerrville Police Department says it will release 911 calls from the July flooding in the Hill Country.
Camp Mystic announces 2026 reopening at Cypress Lake, details new safety measures
Camp Mystic announced plans to reopen its Cypress Lake property for Summer 2026, implementing major safety upgrades to comply with and exceed new state regulations enacted after the deadly July 4th flooding at its main location.
Texas camps could pay up to 4,000% more for licenses after deadly flooding
The proposal follows new legislation that aims to protect children from disasters after the July 4 catastrophe claimed the lives of 27 campers and staffers at a popular Central Texas camp.
Fund created for Texas Hill Country flood victims' families to receive trauma counseling
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has launched a new fund aimed at providing critical mental health support for families who lost loved ones in the devastating July 4 floods.
6 more families sue Camp Mystic for allegedly ignoring flood warnings
The families of six child victims of the deadly Texas Hill Country flooding have filed a joint lawsuit against Camp Mystic for their handling of the tragic situation.
Dallas family files the 2nd lawsuit against Camp Mystic after Central Texas flood killed 27
The parents of 8-year-old Eloise “Lulu” Peck have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Camp Mystic, alleging negligence and gross negligence in the July 4 flash flood that killed 27 campers and counselors along the Guadalupe River.
Families sue Camp Mystic claiming deaths were "entirely preventable"
In the wake of the deadly July 4 flood, families of seven Camp Mystic victims have filed a lawsuit alleging the for-profit camp exhibited gross negligence and prioritized cost-cutting over the safety of campers and counselors.
'Heaven's 27' parents file lawsuit against Camp Mystic, claiming 'gross negligence'
The lawsuit filed by the families of the Camp Mystic flood victims accuses the camp of gross negligence for ignoring life-threatening flash flood warnings and failing to evacuate campers, resulting in the entirely preventable deaths of 27 people.
Wise County joins Texas drive for FEMA assistance improvements
This week, county emergency management officials from around the country, including Texas, were in Washington asking lawmakers to support changes to FEMA in legislation working its way through the House.
Flood victim relatives oppose Camp Mystic's plans to reopen in 2026
The popular Christian summer camp where 25 young girls and two staffers were killed in the deadly Central Texas flooding is set to reopen next summer, apparently against the wishes of the bereaved.
Camp Mystic plans to reopen next summer with new Texas safety protocols
The popular Christian summer camp, where 25 young girls and two staffers were killed in the deadly Central Texas flooding, announced its plans in a letter Monday.
Texas' 2nd Special Session is over; Here's what's on Gov. Abbott's desk
Here's a look at the bills waiting for Gov. Abbott's approval after the end of the second Special Session on Wednesday.
Maps: New Orleans before & after Hurricane Katrina's floods
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
FEMA workers put on leave after warning cuts may lead to Katrina-type disaster
Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.
Hurricane Katrina 20 years later: 2 men's stories of resilience and rebuilding in North Texas
Two men who relocated to North Texas after Hurricane Katrina reflect on the 20th anniversary of the storm and their journey of rebuilding their lives and careers.
Protections for camps in Texas floodplains pass House, Senate near unanimously
The new protections come after the devastating July Fourth floods in the Texas Hill Country that claimed the lives of dozens of young campers.
Communication improvements after Hurricane Katrina benefit Texas flood response
20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina exposed weaknesses in our nation's infrastructure, including a breakdown of telecommunications. Some of the innovations developed since then are now helping with current disaster response.
Bun B announces Kevin Durant, Trill Burgers collab to benefit flood victims
The collaboration between rap and NBA legend includes a one-week only meal and a limited edition t-shirt available online. Both items will generate funds for Texas flooding victims.
6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes northwestern Turkey
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s northwestern Balikesir province on Sunday, causing around a dozen buildings to collapse and injuring several people.