Camp Mystic lacks national accreditation, while eight other camps in Kerr County have it.
Parents Prioritize ACA Certification for Summer Camps Austin (KXAN) – Many parents are asking KXAN investigators about the significance of “American Camp Association certified” when considering summer camps for their children. One parent shared, “I think about ACA certification when looking at camps for my kids.” This parent appreciates the numerous safety checks involved in […]
Survivors of Camp Mystic heard cries in the night as floodwaters arrived.
Camp Mystic Flood Survivors Share Their Experiences Survivors of Camp Mystic recounted hearing terrifying screams from their fellow campers during the Texas floods on July 4th. This chaos unfolded around 3 AM, much earlier than previously indicated. One survivor mentioned that counselors assured the girls that all the younger campers had been relocated safely, but […]
FEMA took several Camp Mystic structures off the 100-year flood map prior to expansion, according to records.
Federal regulators are pushing for the removal of Camp Mystic structures from a flood map that estimates flooding once every hundred years. This decision reduces oversight and allows camps to operate and grow in areas at risk of flooding. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) placed a girls’ summer camp in a “special flood hazard […]
Texas family grieves for their bright 8-year-old daughter who was confirmed dead in the Camp Mystic flood tragedy.
Tragic Loss of 8-Year-Old Kellyanne Elizabeth Lytal The parents of 8-year-old Kellyanne Elizabeth Lytal shared with Fox News Digital on Friday that the Texas Rangers have confirmed she was one of the girls who lost her life in the recent floods in the Texas Hill Country. Describing Kellyanne as “the glowing light of this world,” […]
Texas Rangers confirm identity of 8-year-old girl from Camp Mystic who died in floods
Tragic Flooding Incident Claims Life of 8-Year-Old The parents of 8-year-old Kellyanne Elizabeth Lytal have confirmed, through Fox News Digital, that the Texas Rangers identified her as one of the young girls lost in the devastating floods of Texas Hill Country. The Lytal family shared that Kellyanne, who went missing on July 4, was “the […]
Texas camp director Dick Eastland advocated for improved flood warning systems for many years.
Richard “Dick” Eastland, the visionary director of Hero Camp, had spent decades battling floods on the premises. Tragically, he lost his life while attempting to rescue a young girl during a Texas hunt near the Guadalupe River. Eastland had long advocated for an early flood warning system, particularly after the area faced repeated inundations. Last […]
Tell us: What’s your main worry as an NFL fan with training camp approaching?
With July 4th now in the rearview mirror, the spotlight turns to the upcoming NFL training camps. Aside from the unsettling story involving Najee Harris, it’s the next big focal point on the NFL calendar. This moment is ideal for assessing where each team stands before all the action kicks off. We’ll highlight key concerns […]
Heartbroken mother of deceased Camp Mystic camper urgently searches for her daughter’s cherished item lost in tragic Texas floods
A Texas mother, heartbroken from the loss of her 8-year-old daughter during a devastating flash flood at a camp, is desperately trying to recover her child’s treasured stuffed animal. Stacey Stevens lost her daughter, Mary Barrett Stevens, along with 26 others, when a severe flood hit Camp Mystic on July 4. She mentioned that her […]
Camp Mystic cabins were located in a recognized flood area, even after the recent $5 million renovation.
The recent flash floods in Texas caught many off guard, leaving girls at Camp Mystic without communication, electricity, or even basic connectivity. It was alarming, really. This camp, a staple of summer for a long time, faced chaos as the floods hit on a fateful Friday. Even after a significant renovation costing millions, the camp […]
Ex-Houston official criticized for remarks on race following camp incident
Controversy Surrounds Comments After Texas Floods A former appointee of the Democratic mayor in Houston has faced backlash after a fundraiser was launched for “legal support.” This follows her remarks on social media regarding the race of 27 girls from Camp Mystic, who tragically lost their lives in recent Hill Country floods. In a video, […]