Camp Mystic is set to reopen with updated safety measures following the flood that took the lives of 27 campers and staff.
Camp Mystic to Reopen After Tragic Flooding Incident Camp Mystic has announced plans to reopen next summer, despite the tragic loss of 27 campers and staff in a recent flooding disaster. The summer camp, located near the Guadalupe River, will implement new safety protocols and is transitioning to a nearby site following significant pushback from […]
Parents from Austin share their story after losing their daughter at Camp Mystic.
Family of 8-Year-Old Victim Reflects on Tragic Flood Incident An Austin family is grappling with the loss of their 8-year-old daughter, Linny McCown, who tragically died in a flood at Camp Mystic, Texas, two months ago. During an exclusive interview, her mother, Curry McCown, described Linny as a shining light in their lives, the “glue” […]
Horse of 8-Year-Old Camp Mystic Flood Victim Joined Funeral Procession
Mournful Procession for Young Flood Victim in Texas On Wednesday evening, the atmosphere in Bellville, Texas, was somber as residents gathered along the streets for the funeral of 8-year-old Virginia Hollis, who tragically lost her life in a flood at Camp Mystic on July 4th. The sight of her horses following the hearse was particularly […]
Timeline of Camp Mystic flooding unclear as evacuation choices are examined
Questions Arise Following Tragic Flood at Camp Mystic As authorities investigate the devastating flood at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, new inquiries are emerging regarding the camp owner’s storm monitoring process and whether he received any emergency alerts. Richard “Dick” Eastland reportedly began taking steps after over two inches of rain fell along the Guadalupe […]
Rookie mystic discovers she made the All-Star team in an unexpected manner
Editor’s Notes:This story is part of the series profiling the 2025 WNBA All-Star Team. Now, let’s get acquainted with Sonia Citron. Sonia Citron didn’t expect to become a WNBA All-Star in her rookie season. “I was really surprised,” Citron shared in a conversation with SB Nation on Monday. “It’s not something I thought would happen […]
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 […]