Unprecedented flooding tore through Central Texas over the Fourth of July, leaving death and devastation in its wake. Swift waters surged through the Hill Country, catching many off guard as rivers overflowed their banks. The disaster has raised tough questions about preparedness and responsibility in a region known for flash floods.
Heavy rains and river surges hit on July 4th, sweeping away homes and vehicles along the Guadalupe River. Water levels rose 26 feet in under an hour near Kerrville, a terrifying force that ripped through campsites and cabins. Entire communities were caught unprepared as sleeping families faced nature’s fury head-on.
Camp Mystic, a Christian girls’ camp operating for over a century, suffered horrific losses. At least 27 young campers and counselors vanished in the churning waters. These innocent souls deserved better than being caught in a natural deathtrap left unguarded by local authorities.
Kerr County’s lack of a proper flood warning system proved deadly. Families trusted local officials to keep them safe, but warnings came too late or not at all. This wasn’t just nature’s wrath—it was a failure of leadership where it mattered most.
Liberal politicians and their media allies quickly tried pointing fingers at former President Trump. But Texans know better than to fall for cheap blame games. Real leadership means owning local failures, not deflecting to Washington for every disaster.
The death toll stands at 135, with three still missing as search teams scour the wreckage. Each life lost represents a family shattered, a community broken. Government at all levels must answer why more wasn’t done to protect citizens in known flood zones.
Governor Greg Abbott rightly defended Texas against unfair political attacks. While coastal elites lecture us, our focus remains on finding survivors and rebuilding lives. Texans help Texans—we don’t need outsiders exploiting our pain for their agendas.
Hardworking families in the Hill Country deserve answers, not political spin. Real solutions start with local accountability and practical flood control, not finger-pointing from distant critics who’ve never set foot in Kerr County.
