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Texas lawmakers repeatedly failed to pass flood protections. Some could have saved lives.

Dozens of bills were rejected over nearly 60 years, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found. Some measures would have prohibited youth camps and new construction in high-risk flood areas.

The Texas Tribune

Camp Mystic can’t alter flood-damaged area while civil suit proceeds, judge rules

Cabins, grounds and other buildings hit by the July 4 flood on the Guadalupe River cannot be renovated or removed, according to the order.

The Texas Tribune

“A disaster waiting to happen”: How the fracking boom put an oil field in the Guadalupe River floodplain

Lack of a state floodplain policy enabled oil companies to build in parts of Texas hit by an epic inundation less than 30 years ago.

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911 callers trapped in flooded attics and inundated camp cabins beg for help as floodwaters rise

A man clinging to a tree on the Guadalupe River and screaming for a helicopter rescue

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Heart O’ the Hills summer camp moving away from Guadalupe River after July 4 flood

Heart O’ the Hills Camp for Girls will construct new facilities out of the Guadalupe River floodplain, according to its new operators Elisabeth and John Hay.

The Texas Tribune

Who Is Slater Young? Typhoon Tino Disaster Ignites Fierce Backlash Against 'The Rise at Monterrazas' Project

Typhoon Tino's deadly Cebu flooding sparks fresh safety and environmental fears over Slater Young's real estate project, 'The Rise at Monterrazas,' near the Guadalupe River.

International Business Times UK

The most devastating extreme weather events of the year: Gallery

Extreme weather events have caused devastation in a number of U.S. regions this year. Here are some of the most harrowing photos of that damage.

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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 Texas Tribune

Emergency recordings reveal chaos behind deadly Texas flood rescue

The flooding killed at least 136 people

The Independent UK

‘Found on the Guadalupe River’: the woman reuniting lost mementoes with owners after Texas floods

Dondi Persyn has gathered, restored and returned thousands of items to those affected by the floods, each object a poignant reminder of loss

The Guardian - US

As the floods hit, Kerrville officials’ messages show lack of information about what was coming

Lawmakers plan to hear testimony Thursday in Kerr County. Questions remain about how state and local entities responded to flood warnings.

The Texas Tribune

In Kerr County, some summer camps are reopening after the devastating July 4 flood

At least two summer camps in the Texas Hill Country have invited campers back after sustaining little to no damage from the flood. Other camps are still combing through the rubble.

The Texas Tribune

Number of missing from devastating Kerr County flash floods drops to just 3

Flooding along the Guadalupe River killed at least 135 people on July 4 weekend

The Independent UK

What Canada could learn from the tragic consequences of the Texas flash flood

On July 4, a horrific flash flood occurred in central Texas, mainly impacting Kerr County. The heavy rain started at about 3 a.m., resulting in rainwater surging down mountain slopes, causing the waters in the Guadalupe River to rise by eight metres very quickly.

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Officials say at least 100 people still missing after July Fourth floods; recovery efforts could take months

At least 132 people have died. State and local leaders say getting an exact figure of the missing is difficult because so many people were visiting the Guadalupe River on the holiday weekend.

The Conversation

The anatomy of a flash flood: Why the Texas flood was so deadly

Between July 3 and 6, Texas Hill Country experienced catastrophic flash flooding along the Guadalupe River system. The floods claimed at least 130 lives, with over 96 fatalities in Kerr County alone. More than 160 people were missing as of July 12, including children attending camps along the river.

The Guardian - US

Heavy rain in Texas halts rescue efforts as officials warn of further flooding

State authorities believe more than 160 people could still be missing as flash flood warnings remain in Kerr county

The Texas Tribune

Kerr County search and rescue operations paused again on Monday due to rain

Although a new round of floods elsewhere prompted emergency rescues Sunday, no injuries or deaths were reported.

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The Independent UK

Memorial in flood-ravaged Texas city becomes focal point of community's grief

A stretch of chain-link fence along the Guadalupe River in the Texas town of Kerrville has become a focal point for the community's grief

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Dennis Quaid shares update on 17-year-old daughter working at Texas camp during deadly floods

The actor says his daughter is working at a camp that’s ‘a few miles away’ from Camp Mystic

LiveScience

Texas flood devastation revealed in before-and-after satellite images

Satellites have captured before-and-after images of the devastating floods in Texas, highlighting a trail of devastation on the Guadalupe River.

The Conversation

Why it can be hard to warn people about dangers like floods – communication researchers explain the role of human behavior

Flash floods like the one that swept down the Guadalupe River in Texas on July 4, 2025, can be highly unpredictable. While there are sophisticated flood prediction models and different types of warning systems in some places, effective flood protection requires extensive preparedness and awareness.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Hill Country floods: What we know so far

With hundreds confirmed dead or still missing, questions remain about the local response to flood warnings. Meanwhile, lawmakers will weigh measures to mitigate future disasters.

The Independent UK

A small Texas community where everyone survived flooding has sirens that warned them

Officials at the Comfort Volunteer Fire Department triggered a flood warning siren last week when the Guadalupe River began to swell

The Independent UK

Breaking down the force of water in the Texas floods

Flash floods last week in Texas caused the Guadalupe River to rise dramatically, reaching three stories high in just two hours

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