Over the last decade, an array of local and state agencies have missed opportunities to fund a flood warning system intended to avert the type of disaster that swept away dozens of youth campers and others in Kerr County,

Amid staggering loss, hundreds gathered in mourning and prayer at a Wednesday night vigil for the victims of the July Fourth floods.

The devastation in Kerr County is still being tallied, and the road ahead is long. Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Check back later today for updated story links and audio. The devastation in Kerr County is still being tallied, and the road ahead is long.

Ted Cruz on July 7 confirmed the National Weather Service had additional manpower the night of deadly flooding in the Hill Country.

Camp Mystic is grieving the loss of 27 campers and counselors following the catastrophic flooding on the Guadalupe River. Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy.

The 70-year old director of Camp Mystic died trying to save the children at his camp during the flood. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A young father and fiancé in Ingram, Texas, is among the latest people being mourned after torrential rains and flash floods in the central part of the state. Julian Ryan

The storms that battered the Hill Country for the last four days began to lighten up, although isolated pockets of heavy rain were still possible.