‘Thankful’: Texas leaders react to Camp Mystic closing for 2026 season
Texas leaders have reacted to the news Thursday that Camp Mystic will remain closed for the 2026 season.
Texas leaders have reacted to the news Thursday that Camp Mystic will remain closed for the 2026 season.
Camp Mystic director admits 27 flood deaths are still unreported as reopening looms
Texas lawmakers are questioning Camp Mystic's fitness to continue operating after its medical officer admitted to never reporting the 27 deaths from last July’s flood to the state as required by law.
Texas lawmakers are questioning Camp Mystic's fitness to continue operating after its medical officer admitted to never reporting the 27 deaths from last July’s flood to the state as required by law.
Camp Mystic directors apologize, face tough questions from Texas lawmakers
Camp Mystic directors apologized to grieving families during a state hearing today as lawmakers questioned safety failures that led to 27 deaths in last year’s historic floods.
Camp Mystic directors apologized to grieving families during a state hearing today as lawmakers questioned safety failures that led to 27 deaths in last year’s historic floods.
Federal jury convicts Ecuadorian national for threatening to murder Texas state park ranger
An Ecuadorian national was convicted by a federal jury in San Antonio for threatening to murder a National Park Service ranger after his insanity defense was rejected.
An Ecuadorian national was convicted by a federal jury in San Antonio for threatening to murder a National Park Service ranger after his insanity defense was rejected.
Texas investigative report finds fatal 2025 Camp Mystic flood deaths were preventable
An investigative report presented to Texas lawmakers details how critical leadership delays and a lack of emergency preparedness led to the preventable deaths of 27 girls and counselors during a flash flood at Camp Mystic.
An investigative report presented to Texas lawmakers details how critical leadership delays and a lack of emergency preparedness led to the preventable deaths of 27 girls and counselors during a flash flood at Camp Mystic.
Camp Mystic among 174 Texas camps told to revise emergency plans to reopen
Every summer camp in Texas that submitted their emergency plans has been ordered to revise them if they want to renew their licenses to operate this summer.
Every summer camp in Texas that submitted their emergency plans has been ordered to revise them if they want to renew their licenses to operate this summer.
Texas Rangers join probe into Camp Mystic, following July 2025 flooding disaster
The Texas Rangers have joined a state investigation into allegations of criminal neglect at Camp Mystic following the 2025 floods that killed 27 people.
The Texas Rangers have joined a state investigation into allegations of criminal neglect at Camp Mystic following the 2025 floods that killed 27 people.
Texas tornado season: Everything you should know
What's a tornado watch versus a tornado warning? Where are the safest places in your home? What are some tornado myths? The FOX 7 Weather Team has everything you need to know ahead of tornado season.
What's a tornado watch versus a tornado warning? Where are the safest places in your home? What are some tornado myths? The FOX 7 Weather Team has everything you need to know ahead of tornado season.
Texas wildfires: Evacuation orders lifted in Panhandle; Hutchinson fire 70% contained
The Texas A&M Forest Service reported the “Hutchinson” Fire in Hutchinson County was estimated to have impacted 2,882 acres and was approximately 70% contained as of Thursday morning.
The Texas A&M Forest Service reported the “Hutchinson” Fire in Hutchinson County was estimated to have impacted 2,882 acres and was approximately 70% contained as of Thursday morning.
Hawaii flooding forces 5,500 evacuations as 120-year-old dam fears grow
Severe flooding on Oahu has forced evacuations across the island’s North Shore as Hawaii faces its worst flooding in more than two decades.
Severe flooding on Oahu has forced evacuations across the island’s North Shore as Hawaii faces its worst flooding in more than two decades.
Tornadoes rip through Chicago-area, NW Indiana, killing 2 and leaving widespread damage
At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.
At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.
Judge sides with Texas flood victim's family, orders Camp Mystic to preserve evidence
The family of one of the 27 campers and staffers killed in last summer's deadly Hill Country flooding have been granted an injunction against Camp Mystic, though the camp will resume operations this summer.
The family of one of the 27 campers and staffers killed in last summer's deadly Hill Country flooding have been granted an injunction against Camp Mystic, though the camp will resume operations this summer.
Utah avalanches kill 11-year-old girl and father in season’s first deaths
Separate avalanches in Utah this week killed an 11-year-old girl near a ski resort and a father who was snowmobiling with his son.
Separate avalanches in Utah this week killed an 11-year-old girl near a ski resort and a father who was snowmobiling with his son.
The 5 biggest Texas news stories in 2025
Texas was no stranger to news — from a contentious legislative cycle, to ongoing immigration control efforts, to natural disasters, the Lone Star State was a leading location in the U.S. for headlines.
Texas was no stranger to news — from a contentious legislative cycle, to ongoing immigration control efforts, to natural disasters, the Lone Star State was a leading location in the U.S. for headlines.
Over 400 emergency calls released from Kerr County flooding
Two 911 operators fielded more than 400 calls. The calls are not recommended for children to hear, and adults should use discretion.
Two 911 operators fielded more than 400 calls. The calls are not recommended for children to hear, and adults should use discretion.
July Hill Country flooding: Kerrville Police Department releases 911 calls in their entirety
The Kerrville Police Department says it will release 911 calls from the July flooding in the Hill Country.
The Kerrville Police Department says it will release 911 calls from the July flooding in the Hill Country.
Camp Mystic announces 2026 reopening at Cypress Lake, details new safety measures
Camp Mystic announced plans to reopen its Cypress Lake property for Summer 2026, implementing major safety upgrades to comply with and exceed new state regulations enacted after the deadly July 4th flooding at its main location.
Camp Mystic announced plans to reopen its Cypress Lake property for Summer 2026, implementing major safety upgrades to comply with and exceed new state regulations enacted after the deadly July 4th flooding at its main location.
Texas camps could pay up to 4,000% more for licenses after deadly flooding
The proposal follows new legislation that aims to protect children from disasters after the July 4 catastrophe claimed the lives of 27 campers and staffers at a popular Central Texas camp.
The proposal follows new legislation that aims to protect children from disasters after the July 4 catastrophe claimed the lives of 27 campers and staffers at a popular Central Texas camp.
Three Texas fire departments receive donated gear to help recover from Hill Country floods
Three Central Texas volunteer fire departments are rebuilding their capabilities after their equipment was lost in Central Texas floods this summer.
Three Central Texas volunteer fire departments are rebuilding their capabilities after their equipment was lost in Central Texas floods this summer.
Fund created for Texas Hill Country flood victims' families to receive trauma counseling
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has launched a new fund aimed at providing critical mental health support for families who lost loved ones in the devastating July 4 floods.
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has launched a new fund aimed at providing critical mental health support for families who lost loved ones in the devastating July 4 floods.