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Families sue Camp Mystic over Texas flood deaths

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

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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 Independent UK

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.

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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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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.

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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

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

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“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

“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 Texas Tribune

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 Independent UK

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.

The Texas Tribune

Kerr County youth camps appeal to Dan Patrick on proposed floodplain restrictions

Camp Waldemar, Vista Camps and Camp Stewart ask the lieutenant governor for an expert to determine where cabins are located, want financial aid if pending camp safety bills pass.

The Texas Tribune

A rigorous accreditation program inspired Texas’ camp reforms. Here’s what that process looks like.

More than 75 Texas camps have met dozens of safety standards to become accredited by the American Camp Association, which can be a lengthy and costly process.

The Texas Tribune

In response to failures and grieving parents, Texas lawmakers advance flood bills

Here’s where the proposed laws to address camp safety, flood warnings and emergency response stand in the Legislature.

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“My daughter was stolen from me": Grieving parents point to Texas camp failures at Capitol hearing

Senate Bill 1, which would require more oversight of emergency plans and evacuation procedures at summer camps, was advanced after the emotional hearing Wednesday.

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History repeated itself when the Guadalupe River swept away Camp Mystic. Why few lessons were learned after the 1987 flood.

The Fourth of July flood bore a striking similarity to the Hill Country flood that killed 10 summer campers in 1987. In the following years, officials took little action to protect against the next storm.

The Independent UK

Emergency recordings reveal chaos behind deadly Texas flood rescue

The flooding killed at least 136 people

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Texas bills increasing youth camp safety face long odds, even after Hill Country floods

Competing legislative priorities and an industry that has pushed against certain regulations could challenge a suite of camp safety bills this special legislative session.

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Top two Kerr County emergency officials say they were asleep as July 4 floods struck

Their statements to state legislators marked the first time county officials have spoken publicly about what they were doing the morning of the disaster that killed more than 100 people in the county.

The Guardian - US

Colossal cleanup effort allows summer camp to reopen after Texas floods

Downstream of Camp Mystic, people rallied around to restore Camp Camp, which caters for those with disabilities

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8-Year-Old’s Horse Walks Behind Her Hearse With Her Tiny Hat And Boots After Camp Mystic Tragedy

A funeral procession for 8-year-old Virginia Hollis, who lost her life during the Camp Mystic floods, included a riderless horse and backward-facing boots

The Independent UK

Camp leader may not have seen urgent alert before deadly Texas flood, family says

The new account by the family comes as Camp Mystic staff has come under scrutiny

Sports Illustrated

Texas Safety Pays Touching Tribute to Camp Mystic Flood Victims at SEC Media Days

What a heartwarming gesture.

Latin Times

Camp Mystic Co-Owner Allegedly Waited Nearly an Hour After Alert to Begin Evacuating Campers: Report

The director at Camp Mystic received an alert about life-threatening flash flooding, but waited 45 minutes to evacuate campers according to a preliminary report

Latin Times

FEMA Allowed Camp Mystic to Operate in 100-Year Flood Zone Despite Decades of Deadly Warnings, Records Show

FEMA approved requests to lift flood restrictions on Camp Mystic buildings for years, enabling expansion in a known hazard zone before the July 4 flash floods killed at least 27 people.

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