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.

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.

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.

Texas Senate committee considers flooding preparedness legislation

At a Texas Senate Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding meeting held at the State Capitol Friday, lawmakers proposed a handful of bills aimed at enhancing safety along the Guadalupe River.

Texas couple leads Grand Canyon campground evacuation in wildfire response

A couple from Fort Worth volunteering as campground hosts at Grand Canyon National Park were forced to evacuate their guests as the first assignment on the job.

Families of flood victims call for new alert systems as Kerr County officials defend response

A public hearing on the fatal July 4 flash floods in Kerr County, Texas, revealed that officials believe no alert system could have prevented the disaster, while victims' families and a state official are calling for changes and criticizing the local judge's absence.