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Girls camp grieves loss of 27 campers & counselors in Texas floods that killed 80+ people
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Crews trudged through debris and waded into swollen riverbanks Monday in the search for victims of catastrophic flooding over the July Fourth weekend that killed more 80 people in Texas, including more than two dozen...

Hunt family mourning loss of relative in deadly central Texas flooding
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Hunt family is mourning the loss of 9-year-old Janie Hunt in the deadly central Texas flooding that has claimed more than 80 lives. Tavia Hunt, wife of Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt, posted a tribute on Instagram. In...

Country music star planning benefit for Texas flood relief: ‘My daughters attended summer camp there’
Robert Earl Keen took to social media over the weekend to announce a benefit show to raise funds for relief efforts in Texas in the wake of the deadly flash flooding on Friday. Keen, a Kerrville, Texas native, posted a heartfelt message about his...

Death toll in Texas flash floods rises, more missing
AP photo Campers embrace after arriving to a reunification area as girls from Camp Waldemar, near the North fork of the Guadalupe River, are reconnected with their families after heavy rainfall in Central Texas, Saturday, July 5, 2025. KERRVILLE,...
Camp Mystic ‘grieving the loss’ of 27 campers, counselors following catastrophic Texas floods
Officials inspect an area at Camp Mystic along the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Sunday in Hunt, Texas. Julio Cortez | AP KERRVILLE, Texas — Crews trudged through debris and waded into swollen riverbanks...

A dad who died saving his family, children at camp, a loving grandma: The faces of the Texas flooding tragedy
Julian Ryan’s final words to his mother as floodwaters quickly engulfed their trailer home were simply, “I love you.” He had made a split-second decision to thrust his arm through a window to help his fiancée, two young kids and mom escape the...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection receives modified Black Hawk from Army in Alabama
The Program Executive Office Aviation hosted a transfer of ownership ceremony in Meridianville, Alabama, last month to deliver the 10th modified UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The U.S. prioritizes...
Texas flooding victims remembered by families and communities
A director of a Texas summer camp for girls who was known as the "heart and soul" of the program. Two sisters found together after being swept away by floodwaters. A beloved teacher from the Houston metropolitan area. Destructive flooding...

Texas Flash Flood Death Toll Rises Past 80, Dozens Still Missing
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — With more rain on the way, the risk of life-threatening flooding was still high in central Texas on Monday even as crews search urgently for the missing following a holiday weekend deluge that killed at least 82 people,...

Texas summer camp ‘grieving the loss’ of 27 campers and counsellors following catastrophic floods
KERRVILLE, Texas -- Camp Mystic says it is “grieving the loss” of 27 campers and counselors as the search continued Monday for victims of catastrophic Texas flooding over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The statement adds another layer of...

The faces of the Texas floods: Tragic victims, a heroic father, brave camp directors and families clinging to hope as the death toll climbs to 82
Tales of devastation and heroic sacrifice continue emerge from Texas Hill Country where horrifying floods have killed scores and ravaged the area. At least 82 people were declared dead - with dozens more missing - when torrential rains created a...

Texas flooding victims: From campers to parents, what we know about the lives lost
Young campers at Camp Mystic and a dad saving his family were among the dozens killed in the historic flash floods that tore through central Texas over the holiday weekend. Here's what we know about the lives lost: Chloe Childress Chloe Childress,...

Girls camp grieves loss of 27 campers and counselors in Texas floods that killed more than 80 people
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Crews trudged through debris and waded into swollen riverbanks Monday in the search for victims of catastrophic flooding over the July Fourth weekend that killed more 80 people in Texas, including more than two dozen...

Who is Neil Jacobs? Meet Trump’s nominee to lead NOAA in the wake of Texas floods
Neil Jacobs has been nominated for undersecretary for oceans and atmosphere, or the NOAA Administrator, while Taylor Jordan and Harry Kumar have both been nominated for assistant secretary positions. Jacobs is known for his role in the...

Camp Mystic ‘Grieving The Loss’ Of 27 Campers, Counselors After Catastrophic Texas Floods
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Camp Mystic says it is “grieving the loss” the loss of 27 campers and counselors as the search continued Monday for victims of catastrophic Texas flooding over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The statement adds another...

Texas flooding: What we know about the victims from Camp Mystic, others
As the search continues for survivors and the remains of those who died in flash flooding in central Texas, the names of the victims are slowly being released. Camp Mystic victims Chloe Childress Chloe Childress was a counselor at Camp Mystic. She...

The number of dead in Texas flooding passes 100
Dozens of people remain missing after Friday and Saturday's devastating floods. TEXAS, USA — A July Fourth weekend deluge in Texas caused catastrophic flash flooding that has killed at least 102 people. Camp Mystic in Hunt said Monday morning that...

Death toll rises, campers still missing in Texas; Alabama girl among those killed
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Families sifted through waterlogged debris Sunday and stepped inside empty cabins at Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp ripped apart by flash floods that washed homes off their foundations and killed at least 82 people...

Girls camp grieves loss of 27 campers and counselors in Texas floods that killed over 100 people
KERRVILLE, Texas -- Crews picked through mountains of debris and waded into swollen rivers Monday in the search for victims of catastrophic flooding that killed 104 people over the July Fourth weekend in Texas, including more than two dozen...

What flood survivors faced, Cybertruck flop, why women live longer: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Women outlive men in dire circumstances — even though girls in many parts of the world have access to fewer resources, such as food and medical care. That’s because the female body is built for...