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The destructive flash floods of Hill Country, Texas, killed more than two dozen children, home to popular young summer camps, including camp mystic, a Christian girls summer programs, which keep deep roots with Texas politicians and presidential families.
Flash flood floods in the surrounding area in the mountainous country of Central Texas in the fourth place of County County, Texas, and July. The flood warning was issued on Thursday, but the devastation in the time of Friday morning surprised the residents.
Ker County, Texas, is home to a handful of young summer camps, including Camp Mistic, a Christian Girls Summer Camp in 1926 by Texas Football University and Basketball Coach “Dock” Stewart.
According to the Camp Mystic website, at least 27 campers and consultants were confirmed the dead, and the camp was destroyed with water, which flooded the Guadalup river and tore through the surrounding communities.
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Many deadly people were reported due to heavy rains on the banks of the Guadalup River in Central Texas. (Eric Vrin/Getty Images)
Abbott posted X on Saturday, “Today I visited Camp Mistic. This, and the river following it, was devastated in a terrible ways seen in any natural disaster.” “The height of the water reaching the top of the cabin was shocking. We will not stop until we find every girl who was in those cabins.”
This camp describes itself as one that focuses on promoting spiritual development and bringing the best in camper during its stay according to its website.
“Camp Mystic is a private Christian summer camp for girls,” the camp says on its website. “Established in 1926, the Mystic is settled between the Saru, Live Oak and Pekan trees in the mountainous country of West-Central Texas on the banks of the beautiful Guadalup River. The Mystic is located near the geographical center of Texas, which is 18 miles from Kerville.
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The Camp Mistic has long and deep roots with the politicians of Texas and their families, including the former first female Laura Bush, who worked as a counselor while attending the Southern Methodist University in her youth, and former President Lindon B. Johnson, who sent his daughters to the camp.
Former US President George W. Bush and former first female Laura Bush published a statement on the destruction in Texas, claiming dozens of lives after flash floods.
Former President George W. Bush and Laura Bush’s daughter Jena Bush Hagar said in a media presence on Monday that her mother worked as a drama consultant in her youth, while many of her friends attended the camp or sent their children to the camp.
Bush Hagar said on NBC, “My mother was a counselor there, but many of my friends were also raised in this camp.” “Today” show Monday“There are Texas camp institutions, as you have just heard, where many family members were – generations – this camp was 100 years old, so grandmother, mothers, children have all gone there.”
“The stories I heard in the last few days were beautiful and heartbreaking,” she said. “There is a type of flexibility in Texas where they are generous people, where people want to reach out and help.”
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The former first daughter continued that the families come to the summer camps of the hill country despite the hot Texas season because “this is love.”
Authorities inspected an area at Camp Mystic on the banks of the Gwadalup River, which was swept away by a flash flood through the area on 6 July 2025, Hunt, Texas. (Julio Cortage/Associated Press)
“Texas camps are really special because you are thinking about the 90 degree season, no air conditioning,” he said. “My children are in a camp in Texas, and my husband said,” Why are we sending our children to Texas, are the camp? It’s hot! ” And this is due to the love that is there. ,
Former President George W. Bush on Sunday issued a statement on destruction and death, stating that he and his wife were heartbroken by loss.
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He said, “On this day of prayer, Laura and I are catching my fellow Texas who are hurting,” he said on Sunday of the tragedy. “We are heartbroken by the loss of life and feeling so much pain. Those who have lost their precious children, they are facing a sorrow, any parents should never know. We are first grateful to respondents and volunteers who are working to find the missing and comfort in the camp and guidance.
Debris in Camp Mistic after deadly floods in Car County, Texas, US, July 5, 2025. The girls’ camp has long attracted appearance from the families of the politicians of Texas. Reuters/Sergio Flores. (Reuters/Sergio Floors)
The camp won former President Lindon B.C. Johnson’s family also attracted several generations. A digital copy of the May 1975 edition of Texas Monthly underlined Johnson’s two “daughters,” while Texas Tribune recently reported that the 36th President’s granddaughter and Pardadi also attended the camp.
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According to local media, former President Lindon B. At least three generations of Johnson’s family participated in the camp mystic for decades. (Getty image)
During its nearly 100 years, the camp has seen several Texas political families participating, including former villages. Dan Moody, Price Daniel and John Conlie sent their daughters to the camp, according to Texas monthlyWhile James Baker, who served as the heads of employees for former presidents Ronald Reagan and George HW Bush, also sent his daughter and a granddaughter to Camp Mistic.
Authorities rode a boat, as they arrive at the Camp Mystic on the banks of the Gwadalup River to assist in an attempt to assist a recovery, which was swept away by a flash flood through the area in Hunt, Hunt, Texas on 6 July, 2025. (Julio Cortage/AP Photo)
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The camp was a long-time director and co-owner, Dick Eastland, who died tragically in the floods trying to save the campers. Eastland bought the camp in 1974, Fox Digital earlier.
“Camp Mistic’s Dick Eastland did not doubt Xe Of death. “For decades, he and his wife tweeti loved their lives and loved women of developing girls and character. Thanks Mr. Eastland. We love you and remember you.”
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President Donald Trump signed an disaster declaration for Care County, Texas on Sunday, and told the media that he would probably visit the area on Friday.
“These families are tolerating an unimaginable tragedy, many lives lost, and many are still missing,” Trump posted the truth social Sunday of devastation in Texas. “The Trump administration continues to work closely with the state and local leaders. Secretary of Homeland Security Christie NoM was on the ground yesterday with Governor Greig Abbat, who is working hard to help the people of his great kingdom. Our incredible American coast guard, along with the state’s first respondents, have saved more than 850 people in association with the first respondents of the state.
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Trump on Sunday asked New Jersey reporters to comment, “We wanted to leave some time. I must have done this today, but we will be just in their way.
Stephen Saures of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
