Camp Mystic

The article revisits Camp Mystic and describes a flood of Biblical scale.

A Texas town is grieving after floods claimed 139 lives, including 25 campers from Camp Mystic, two counselors, and the camp’s co-owner and executive director.

Matthew Childress lost his 18-year-old daughter, Chloe, who was a counselor at Camp Mystic, during the July 4 flooding in the Texas Hill Country. The tragedy inspired Childress to work toward protecting others from similar disasters.

The tragic deaths at a Texas girls’ camp during floods drew widespread attention, while other survivors continue to face unresolved trauma. The article highlights the ongoing, quieter struggles of those affected beyond the headline-grabbing incident.

One year after catastrophic floods at Camp Mystic killed 28 people, mostly young girls, state investigators concluded the camp failed to respond adequately to storm warnings. Parents continue to advocate for stronger safety standards while commemorating their daughters.

The parents of Cile Steward, an eight-year-old girl who died in a flood at Camp Mystic, expressed their grief one year after her death. They stated they still struggle to face the morning when their daughter passed away.

Ryan DeWitt and Matthew Childress, fathers of a camper and counselor who died during floods at Camp Mystic in Texas, are advocating for safety reforms in U.S. summer camps to prevent similar tragedies. They shared their experiences with CBS News to highlight the need for improved safety measures.

Camp La Junta, located on the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, experienced severe flooding during Independence Day. Counselor Thompson White, who had been in the role for five days, described efforts to protect campers during the disaster.

Saturday marks one year since catastrophic flooding at Camp Mystic in Texas killed 25 campers, two counselors, and the camp's executive director. CBS News' Jason Allen reports on the tragedy.

Flash flooding in Texas nearly one year ago killed over 130 people, including 27 individuals at Camp Mystic. Fathers of Camp Mystic victims are advocating for safety changes. Jason Allen interviewed two of these fathers.

Deadly floods in Central Texas' Hill Country region killed over 130 people, including 25 at Camp Mystic. Scott Ruskan, a U.S. Coast Guard aviation survival technician, reflected on the tragedy during his first mission at the camp a year later.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the importance of an open and toll-free Strait of Hormuz during meetings with leaders in three Gulf nations. Camp Mystic filed for bankruptcy following a flood that caused 28 deaths, and federal prosecutors charged a chief of staff to former New York Mayor Eric Adams with bribery, money laundering, and fraud.

Camp Mystic and its related entities have filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, putting all five lawsuits against them on hold. The families of the 25 campers and two counselors who died in last year's Independence Day floods remain determined to pursue justice.

Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after catastrophic Texas floods killed 25 campers and two counselors at the Christian girls' camp along the Guadalupe River. The camp, which listed over $10 million in debt, faced lawsuits from victims' families and regulatory scrutiny over safety deficiencies, leading to its decision not to reopen for its 100th anniversary. Owner Richard Eastland also died in the flood.

Camp Mystic filed for bankruptcy nearly a year after flooding caused 25 camper deaths, two teenage counselor deaths, and the death of the camp's owner. The disaster occurred a year prior to the bankruptcy filing.

Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy nearly a year after a deadly flood killed 25 girls and two counselors at the Texas camp. The camp listed over $10 million in debts and assets between $100,001 and $500,000, while families of victims sued for more than $1 million, alleging failure to protect attendees during the flood. The owner, Richard Eastland, also died in the disaster.

Camp Mystic in Texas filed for bankruptcy following catastrophic floods that killed 28 people. The camp informed the Texas Department of State Health Services it is withdrawing its application for a summer 2026 camp license.

Camp Mystic in Texas filed for bankruptcy following catastrophic floods that killed 28 people. The camp notified the Texas Department of State Health Services that it is withdrawing its application for a summer 2026 camp license.

Camp Mystic in Texas filed for bankruptcy following catastrophic floods that resulted in 28 deaths. The camp notified the Texas Department of State Health Services it is withdrawing its application for a 2026 summer camp license.

Camp Mystic in Texas filed for bankruptcy following catastrophic floods that killed 28 people. The camp notified the Texas Department of State Health Services it would withdraw its application for a summer 2026 camp license.

Camp Mystic in Texas filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors at the all-girls Christian camp. The camp listed debts exceeding $10 million and assets between $100,001 and $500,000, while families of victims sued alleging negligence. The floods, which killed 136 people along the Guadalupe River, prompted outrage as the camp halted plans to reopen amid ongoing lawsuits and investigations.

Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy a year after deadly flooding killed 28 campers and staff. The Eastland family, which owns the camp, cited debts exceeding $10 million and assets between $100,001 and $500,000. The camp failed to reopen due to licensing issues and backlash from victims' families, and a Texas report criticized its lack of emergency preparedness.

Camp Mystic in Texas filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors at the camp. The camp listed debts exceeding $10 million and assets between $100,001 and $500,000, while families of victims sued over safety failures. The owner, Richard Eastland, also died in the flood, and the bankruptcy filing followed the camp’s decision to halt reopening plans amid public outrage.

Camp Mystic in Texas has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. This follows catastrophic floods that killed 28 people.

Camp Mystic in Texas filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with debts exceeding $10 million and assets between $100,001 and $500,000, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors. Families of victims sued the camp, alleging failure to protect attendees during the July 4 flood, which also killed the camp's owner, Richard Eastland, and 133 others along the Guadalupe River.

Camp Mystic filed for bankruptcy nearly a year after catastrophic floods in Texas that killed 28 people at the summer camp. The floods occurred in Texas, resulting in significant loss of life and leading to the camp's financial collapse.

Camp Mystic, where 28 people died in Texas floods, has filed for bankruptcy. The camp is located in Texas and the bankruptcy filing was reported in December 2025.

Texas investigators released a final report on the deadly flooding at Camp Mystic on July 4, 2025, citing leadership failures in safety, emergency response, and family reunifications. The 115-page report was detailed by Jason Allen.

Investigators identified significant failures by Camp Mystic leaders before, during, and after the 2025 Independence Day floods. Texas lawmakers received an updated report on these findings.

A new investigative report highlights Camp Mystic's emergency planning failures before the 2025 floods, which resulted in 27 deaths. The report will inform Texas Legislature policy changes.

Parents of girls who died at Camp Mystic are seeking a court trial, while the camp wants to resolve five wrongful death lawsuits through arbitration. A judge must decide whether the cases proceed in court.

Mary Liz Eastland, the chief health officer of Camp Mystic, was barred from direct patient care by the Texas nursing board. She faced questioning in a court hearing on April 14, 2026, related to lawsuits against the camp.

Mary Liz Eastland, a nurse at Camp Mystic, had her license suspended by the Texas Board of Nursing after abandoning children during a deadly flood. The board cited that her actions posed a 'continuing and imminent threat to the public welfare.'

Mary Liz Eastland, the chief health officer at Camp Mystic, had her nursing license temporarily suspended. She testified before a joint general investigative committee regarding a July 2025 flood at the camp. The suspension appears to be related to her involvement in the incident or her testimony.

Camp Mystic has withdrawn its application to open for the summer, indicating it will not operate during this season. The decision suggests potential operational challenges or changes in plans for the camp.

Camp Mystic has canceled its plan to reopen for the summer 2026 season after backlash from grieving families and lawmakers following a catastrophic flood that killed 27 people, including 25 campers and two counselors. The decision follows a tearful apology by the director, who died during rescue efforts, and criticism over the camp's safety and emergency response protocols.

Camp Mystic has withdrawn its application to open this summer following a deadly flooding incident in Comfort, Texas in July 2025. The event involved a search and rescue volunteer.

Camp Mystic has canceled its summer reopening following pressure from Texas lawmakers and families of 27 young campers and two counselors killed in a deadly flood at the all-girls Christian camp in July 2023. The decision comes amid ongoing investigations into the camp's response to the disaster, which also claimed the life of camp owner Dick Eastland.

Camp Mystic's owners announced they will not reopen the camp this summer amid multiple investigations and lawsuits, following a week of criticism and a threat from a lawmaker to shut them down.

Camp Mystic has announced it will not reopen its Texas camp this summer and has withdrawn its application for a summer 2026 camp license. The camp informed the Texas Department of State Health Services about the decision.