Camp Mystic, a 99-year-old Christian summer camp for girls in Texas Hill Country, was hosting 750 children this week when catastrophic flooding struck the Guadalupe River early Friday, leaving at leas

Richard Eastland, beloved director of Camp Mystic, tragically lost his life while rescuing campers from a devastating Texas flood that has claimed over 43 lives. His heroic efforts and community impact are remembered during this tragic event.

Before the floods came, Camp Mystic’s sprawling 700-acre campground was dotted with green-roofed, cobblestone cabins and rows of cypress, live oak and