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A Camp Mystic sign is seen near the entrance to the establishment along the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area in Hunt, Texas, Saturday, July 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Falkenberg: Grieving families are facing hoaxes and scams that compound their trauma

Texas Hill Country's Camp Mystic was a refuge until the floods came – one made of water, the other made of lies. Grieving parents are now facing social media rumors, Internet hoaxes and political attacks, writes columnist Lisa Falkenberg.

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First responders on an airboat do search and recovery work on the Guadalupe River in Ingram, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, after the Fourth of July flood.

Photo by: Jay Janner, Austin American-Statesman

How the death toll from the July 4 floods compares to other disasters: Harvey, Texas freeze and more

The July 4 Texas floods appear to be the one of the five deadliest natural disasters in recent state history.

Lindsey Leigh Hohlt, also known as Houston Diamond Girl, inside her store Lindsey Leigh Jewelry.

Photo by: Cody Bess, Courtesy Of Lindsey Leigh Jewelry

Houston Diamond Girl raises $100K overnight for Texas Hill Country flood victims

Lindsey Leigh Hohlt designed three pieces of jewelry for Hill Country Relief Collection benefiting Texas flood victims and raised more than $100,000 overnight.

Upton County sheriff deputies do search and recovery work on the banks of the Guadalupe River in Ingram, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, after the Fourth of July flood.

Photo by: Jay Janner, Austin American-Statesman

Kerr County flooding deaths rise to 95, including 36 children, sheriff says

As of the end of the day Tuesday, there were still five Camp Mystic campers and one counselor unaccounted for, with identification pending for 19 adults and seven children.

Alice Claiborne's view standing on highway 39 in Kerr County around 7 a.m. on July Fourth. The river had receded about 8 feet at that point.

Photo by: Courtesy Of Alice Claiborne

I thought it was an Amber Alert. It was a flash flood warning. | Opinion

Shouldn't urgent weather alerts sent to phones have their own particular sound, writes Kerr County resident Alice Claiborne?

Douglas Flores, left, and Robert Flores, right, hold an original Houstonian sandwich and a Spicy Houstonian sandwich at World Famous Second Slice Sandwich Shop inside Ironworks HTX in Houston, Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Photo by: Kirk Sides, Houston Chronicle

Review: Bold sandwiches and a heartfelt story power Second Slice in Houston's East End

Jesse and Lucia Rodriguez opened World Famous Second Slice so their son with autism could have a job. They’re also serving some fun, delicious sandwiches at their tiny shop.

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Fred Barrett poses with pictures of his great-grandparents Harrison and Annie Barrett, who founded the town of Barrett.

Photo by: Photo Courtesy Of Fred Barrett

A Barrett, Texas founder's descendant pushes to 'Drop the Station.' Here's the history behind it.

Fred Barrett said the use of the name Barrett Station is reminiscent of a "discriminatory history."

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Wrecked vehicles and trailers along the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Photo by: The Washington Post, The Washington Post Via Getty Im

Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle

Texas Flags to be lowered to half-staff this week in honor of lives lost in flooding

Gov. Greg Abbott's order comes after more than 100 lives were lost in the historic flooding, with crews continuing to search for additional missing victims.