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August 21, 2025 at 6:58 AM

Parents of Camp Mystic flooding victims' emotional testify before Texas Senate

Parents shared heartbreaking testimonies before the Texas Senate, as they called for a bill to pass that would improve safety measures along the Guadalupe River.
August 21, 2025 at 6:58 AM
VIDEO: Parents of Camp Mystic flooding victims' emotional testify before Texas Senate
August 21, 2025 at 2:56 AM

Texas parents who lost children in Camp Mystic flooding speak at hearing

Parents whose children were among 27 killed at Camp Mystic on Texas' Guadalupe River during the Fourth of July flash flooding gave emotional testimony on Wednesday.
August 21, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Parents whose children were among 27 killed at Camp Mystic on Texas' Guadalupe River during the Fourth of July flash flooding are scheduled to testify.
August 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM

'Too little, too late': Parents who lost children in camp flooding speak at hearing

Parents whose children were among 27 killed at Camp Mystic on Texas' Guadalupe River during the Fourth of July flash flooding are scheduled to testify.
August 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
A view of Camp Mystic, the site of where 27 girls were killed in flash flooding in Kerr County, July 4, 2025.
August 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Texas parents who lost children in Camp Mystic flooding to speak at hearing

A coalition of Camp Mystic parents are slated to testify before the Texas Senate Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Select Committee. ABC News' Mireya Villareal reports.
August 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
VIDEO: Texas parents who lost children in Camp Mystic flooding to speak at hearing
August 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM

Texts, emails show confusion among officials during Texas flooding

Texts and emails obtained by ABC News show how officials with a Texas river authority responded as the July Fourth floods ravaged Kerr County.
August 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Flood waters left debris including vehicles and equipment scattered in Louise Hays Park on July 5, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas.
August 9, 2025 at 1:26 AM

Dinosaur footprints from 115 million years ago found after Texas flood

Ancient dinosaur tracks from 115 million years ago emerged in Texas after recent flooding. Scientists found evidence of massive predators and plant eaters near Austin.
August 9, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Ancient dinosaur tracks from 115 million years ago emerged in Texas after recent flooding. Scientists found evidence of massive predators and plant eaters near Austin.
August 8, 2025 at 7:41 AM

Emergency recordings and videos detail chaotic rescue efforts during Texas floods

The Associated Press has assembled a chronology of chaotic rescue efforts as a flash flood barreled through the Hill Country of Central Texas before dawn July 4
August 8, 2025 at 7:41 AM
FILE - Camper's belongings sit outside one of Camp Mystic's cabins near the Guadalupe River, July 7, 2025, in Hunt, Texas, after a flash flood swept through the area. (AP Photo/Eli Hartman, file)
August 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM

What officials said about flood risk in hard-hit Texas co. in 2024 grant application

Officials in Texas were well aware of the risk of life-threatening flooding long before the deadly July 4 floods, according to records obtained by ABC News.
August 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Debris fill the banks of the Guadalupe River on July 13, 2025 in Center Point, Texas. More than 160 people are still missing after storm cells halted over the area, dumping nearly 15 inches of rain and causing a 22-foot rise along the Guadalupe River.
August 6, 2025 at 1:46 AM

'I need somebody to take me seriously': More 911 calls released from Texas floods

Following a request by ABC News, authorities have released more 911 call recordings from the Texas floods that led to more than 130 deaths last month.
August 6, 2025 at 1:46 AM
A crew of firefighters from Ciudad Acuna, left, aid in search and rescue efforts near the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, July 7, 2025, in Ingram, Texas.
August 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM

Texas flooding timeline: How rapidly rising waters killed dozens

Heavy rain poured over parts of central Texas, dumping more than a month's worth of rain for places like San Angelo.
August 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
A search and rescue team looks for people near a damaged building at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, July 7, 2025.
August 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM

Texas county emergency management official says he was asleep during deadly flood

William "Dub" Thomas, the Kerr County Emergency Management Director since 2015, detailed his whereabouts during the crisis.
August 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, right, testifies during a Senate and House Select Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding public hearing in Kerrville, Texas, July 31, 2025.
August 1, 2025 at 12:50 AM

Texas county emergency management official says he was asleep during deadly flood

William "Dub" Thomas, the Kerr County emergency management director, detailed his whereabouts during the crisis to a panel of state lawmakers at a hearing on Thursday in Kerrville, Texas.
August 1, 2025 at 12:50 AM
William "Dub" Thomas, the Kerr County emergency management director, detailed his whereabouts during the crisis to a panel of state lawmakers at a hearing on Thursday in Kerrville, Texas.
July 30, 2025 at 12:30 AM

Texas floods: 911 audio shows confusion and distress

ABC News obtained more than 100 audio recordings associated with flooding in Kendall County, Texas on July 4, 2025.
July 30, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Boerne Search and Rescue teams navigate upstream in an inflatable boat on the flooded Guadalupe River on July 4, 2025 in Comfort, Texas. Heavy rainfall caused flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas with multiple fatalities reported.
1 month ago

What a meteorologist said about flooding in the Texas special legislative session

The severity of the flash flooding that killed more than 130 people in Texas's Hill Country was difficult to predict, officials said Wednesday.
1 month ago
Texas special legislative session's discussion on the flooding crisis in Hill Country is shown in Austin Texas, on July 23, 2025.
1 month ago

Body of missing woman found as death toll from Texas floods reaches at least 136

The body of a woman who went missing in the Texas floods earlier this month was found on Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
1 month ago
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion with first responders and local officials at Hill Country Youth Event Center in Kerrville, Texas, during a tour to observe flood damage, Friday, July 11, 2025.
1 month ago

FEMA Search and Rescue chief resigns over agency's response to Texas floods: Sources

The head of FEMA's Urban Search and Rescue branch, Ken Pagurek, has resigned due to frustration over the agency's response to the flooding in Central Texas, sources say.
1 month ago
A damaged home is seen near Camp Mystic, the site of where at least 20 girls went missing after flash flooding in Hunt, Texas, on July 5, 2025.
1 month ago

How the flooding crisis was addressed at the Texas special legislative session

The flash floods that killed at least 135 people in Texas' Hill Country was the main topic during the opening of a special legislative session in the state on Monday.
1 month ago
A photo shows flooding caused by a flash flood at the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, on July 5, 2025.
1 month ago

Texas flooding: Governor calls special legislative session for emergency planning

"We must ensure better preparation in the future," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement posted on social media.
1 month ago
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a roundtable discussion with President Donald Trump, first responders and local officials at Hill Country Youth Event Center in Kerrville, Texas, during a tour to observe flood damage, Friday, July 11, 2025.
1 month ago

Number of missing Texas flood victims revised

The number of people missing from the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, Texas, has been revised from nearly 100 to three. At least 135 people died in the historic floods.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Number of missing Texas flood victims revised
1 month ago

Army of volunteers rebuilds beloved camp after Texas floods

Two weeks after flood waters destroyed a beloved summer camp in central Texas for children with special needs, an army of volunteers got to work providing money, manpower and machines to help rebuild.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Army of volunteers rebuilds beloved camp after Texas floods
1 month ago

Number of missing in Texas floods drops from nearly 100 to 3 in hard-hit county

In a statement Saturday, officials cited "extensive follow-up work among state and local agencies."
1 month ago
Flood waters left debris including vehicles and equipment scattered in Louise Hays Park on July 5, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas.
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How a camp for kids with disabilities rebuilt amid deadly floods

A camp in central Texas designed for children with disabilities was able to open on time this summer, thanks to the help from two men and hundreds of volunteers.
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A camp in central Texas designed for children with disabilities that had severe damage following the deadly flooding that hit the region was unexpectedly able to open on time this summer, thanks, in part, to the help from two men and hundreds of volunteers.
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"The Lost Stuffy Project" reunites kids with stuffed animals lost in flooding

A nonprofit is helping to reunite children with their "lost" stuffed animals following the July 4 floods in Central Texas.
1 month ago
VIDEO: "The Lost Stuffy Project" reunites kids with stuffed animals lost in flooding
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‘The Lost Stuffy Project’ helps kids find beloved stuffed toys lost in Texas flooding

Founder of ‘The Lost Stuffy Project’ Randi Jaffe talks about how her organization is helping children and families reunite with their lost stuffed animals following the deadly flooding in Texas.
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VIDEO: ‘The Lost Stuffy Project’ helps kids find beloved stuffed toys lost in Texas flooding
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Nonprofit reunites Camp Mystic campers with 'lost' stuffed toys

The nonprofit Lost Stuffy Project is helping Camp Mystic kids and families impacted by floods in Texas.
1 month ago
The nonprofit Lost Stuffy Project is helping reunite children impacted by July 4 flash floods in Texas with their “lost” stuffed toys.
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After floods, Kerrville softball team shares heartwarming messages with David Muir

The Texas Voodoo girls softball team from Kerr County, traveled to Oklahoma City to compete in a national tournament. World News Tonight's David Muir shares the story of healing through sports.
1 month ago
VIDEO: After floods, Kerrville softball team shares heartwarming messages with David Muir
1 month ago

Volunteers rally to rebuild flood-damaged Texas camp serving kids with disabilities

Susan Osborne and Ken Kaiser from the Children's Association for Maximum Potential talk about the resilience shown by the Texas summer camp to rebuild following flooding in the state.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Volunteers rally to rebuild flood-damaged Texas camp serving kids with disabilities
1 month ago

Softball team from flood-stricken Kerrville share heartfelt messages with David Muir

David Muir reports on the Kerrville, Texas, youth softball team competed in a national tournament in Oklahoma City just days after floods devastated their hometown.
1 month ago
Young athletes show resilience as Kerrville floods claim 132 lives.
1 month ago

Deadly Texas flooding: Latest updates

"GMA" is on the ground with the latest on the deadly flooding in Texas, as the search for the missing continues and officials update the death toll.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Deadly Texas flooding: Latest updates
1 month ago

Camp Mystic began evacuating 45 minutes after flash flooding alert: Spokesperson

Camp Mystic's executive director began evacuating campers approximately 45 minutes after the National Weather Service issued a "life-threatening flash flooding" alert.
1 month ago
View of Camp Mystic's central gathering space, the Recreation Hall, surrounded by damaged structures and fallen trees along the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas, on July 8, 2025, after severe flash flooding over the July Fourth holiday weekend.
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Softball team from Kerrville competes in Nationals after floods ravage community

The Texas Voodoo girls softball team from Kerr County, traveled to Oklahoma City to compete in a national tournament. David Muir shares the story of healing through sports.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Softball team from Kerrville competes in Nationals after floods ravage community
1 month ago

Texas storms with torrential rain trigger new rescues, complicate search efforts

After more than a week of searching for victims, Texas Gov. Abbot said the number of missing has dropped to 101.
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VIDEO: Texas storms with torrential rain trigger new rescues, complicate search efforts
1 month ago

Some debris piles '50 feet high,' Texas volunteer rescuer says

Colin Shleton, from the nonprofit 300 Justice Road, talks about how the organization partnered with Navy SEALs to aid rescue operations following the deadly Texas floods.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Some debris piles '50 feet high,' Texas volunteer rescuer says
1 month ago

New round of storms hit hard-hit central Texas flood zone

Isolated storms stalled critical search efforts in the Texas Hill Country for the more than 160 people still missing after the July 4 floods.
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VIDEO: New round of storms hit hard-hit central Texas flood zone
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Texas flooding: Portraits of the victims from 'hero' dad to 8-year-old twins

Young campers 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.
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Texas flood victims, Hanna Lawrence and Rebecca Lawrence, Julian Ryan, Jane Ragsdale, Chloe Childress and Dick Eastland.
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'Little bit of closure': Navy SEALs describe search efforts after deadly floods

More than 30 SEALs are volunteering their expertise in navigating difficult terrain and diving in the Guadalupe River as miles of destruction and debris line the area.
1 month ago
Former Navy Seal Greg Froelick speaks with ABC News' Jaclyn Lee.
1 month ago

Life-threatening flash flood warnings

The water is rising again in the same areas devastated by the catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas.
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VIDEO: Life-threatening flash flood warnings
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Search efforts suspended due to flood threat

The Kerrville Police Department in Texas suspended ground search operations Sunday due to the current flood danger there.
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VIDEO: Search efforts suspended due to flood threat
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Search for Texas flood victims enters critical phase as death toll rises

Search and rescue teams continue to look for more than 160 people missing more than a week after the catastrophic flash floods in Texas, as the death toll reaches to at least 129.
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VIDEO: Search for Texas flood victims enters critical phase as death toll rises
1 month ago

Navy SEALs help with search and recovery efforts after Texas floods

Dozens of active duty and former Navy SEALs are assisting search and recovery efforts in Texas Hill Country in the wake of the deadly flooding last week.
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Dozens of active duty and former Navy SEALs are assisting search and recovery efforts in Texas Hill County in the wake of the deadly flooding last week.
1 month ago

Mothers come together to ease pain after Texas floods

Libby Crawford created a Facebook group, "Camp Mystic Jellycat reunion group," to reunite surviving campers with their cherished items after the catastrophic floods.
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VIDEO: Mothers come together to ease pain after Texas floods
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Camp safety under scrutiny: Expert advice for families after Texas flooding

Experts share key questions parents should ask about summer camp safety following the deadly Texas flooding that left dozens dead at a girls’ camp.
1 month ago
Stock photo of kids at summer camp.
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How to talk to children about deadly Texas flooding

Dr. Karin Price of Texas Children's Hospital shares tips for parents on how to talk to kids about the deadly Texas floods.
1 month ago
People view damage to cabins at Camp Mystic, in Hunt, Texas, July 6, 2025.
1 month ago

President Trump visits hard-hit central Texas

The president surveyed Texas flood damage as rescue efforts continue with more than 160 plus people still missing.
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VIDEO: President Trump visits hard-hit central Texas
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Volunteers providing meals for thousands of Texans

Tim Love, a chef working with the World Central Kitchen in Texas, breaks down the response to the deadly floods and how they are working to feed families in the wake of this disaster.
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VIDEO: Volunteers providing meals for thousands of Texans
1 month ago

Hundreds of cats, dogs rescued amid deadly Texas floods with help from volunteers

Amid the heartbreak one week after the devastating floods in Central Texas, Linsey Davis reports on the animals saved and the Humane Society of North Texas volunteers who helped make it happen.
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VIDEO: Hundreds of cats, dogs rescued amid deadly Texas floods with help from volunteers
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Dad opens up on moment Texas floods swept away his beloved daughter

Malaya Grace Hammond, 17, was headed to summer camp at the time. Her remains were recovered on Monday, her father said.
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Malaya Grace Hammond, 17, was headed to summer camp at the time. Her remains were recovered on Monday, her father said.
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Trump visits Texas flood zone, meets with first responders and victims' families

One week after deadly floodwaters raged down the Guadalupe River, Pres. Trump visited the Texas Hill Country, stunned by the devastation and praising FEMA's response.
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VIDEO: Trump visits Texas flood zone, meets with first responders and victims' families
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First lady Melania Trump addresses first responders in flood-ravaged Texas

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump traveled to Texas to witness the destruction from the floods and meet with first responders.
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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump traveled to Texas to witness the destruction from the floods and meet with first responders.
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Trump speaks on Texas devastation, ongoing search and recovery efforts

After touring the flood zone in central Texas, President Donald Trump is taking part in a roundtable event with first responders and local officials at the Hill Country Youth Event Center.
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Video: Trump speaks on Texas devastation, ongoing search and recovery efforts