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What We Know About the Floods in Central Texas
At least 135 people, including 37 children, died in the torrential downpour over the July 4 holiday weekend. The number of missing people dropped sharply on Saturday.
Flash flooding claimed more than 100 lives in Central Texas. Here’s what we know about the victims
The flash flooding deluged summer camps in Kerr County, dotted along the Guadalupe River, and also left families in Burnet, Kendall, Tom Green, Travis and Williamson Counties looking for family ...
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Dick Eastland, Camp Mystic Co-Owner Who Died Trying To Save Campers, Advocated For Warning System Before Texas Floods Killed 130
Eastland first advocated for an updated system in 1987, following the death of 10 children at the nearby Pot O’ Gold ...
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Camp Mystic leader may not have seen alert before Texas flood, family says
Richard “Dick” Eastland began taking action after more than 2 inches of rain had fallen in the area along the Guadalupe River, a family spokesperson said.
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Eastland dispatcher guides emergency birth over phone
A routine 911 call turned into an extraordinary event when Eastland County dispatcher Darla Tiner helped a woman deliver her ...
Camp Mystic Owner Who Died Saving Campers Previously Pushed for Flood Warning Systems
Richard "Dick" Eastland, the late owner of Camp Mystic who died in last week's flooding, was aware of the dangers of the ...
Camp Mystic’s owner warned of floods for decades. Then the river killed him
The Guadalupe River flood claimed 27 lives at Camp Mystic, including local hero Dick Eastland, who died rescuing campers ...