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Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy nearly a year after deadly Texas floods that killed campers, counselors, and director
By Matthew Ablon at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 24, 2026
· 6 min read
Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls, two teenage counselors, and the director at the all-girls Christian camp in Texas.In paperwork filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Texas i...
Key takeaway Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Texas in Houston, the camp estimated liabilities between $10 million and $50 million, a significantly wider range than previously known.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The bankruptcy filing by Camp Mystic has significant implications for the local community, particularly in terms of accountability and closure for the families of the victims. The investigation's findings of missteps by the camp, including the lack of written emergency plans and inadequate preparation for the storm, raise questions about the camp's ability to operate safely. The fact that the camp has debt exceeding $10 million and limited assets suggests that the road to recovery and potential rebuilding will be long and challenging. As the camp navigates the bankruptcy process, the community will be watching to see how the affiliated entities, including Natural Fountains Properties and Mystic Camps Family Partnership, are affected and whether they will be held accountable for their role in the tragedy. The impact of the camp's closure will also be felt by local businesses and residents who relied on the camp for economic activity and community engagement.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls, two teenage counselors, and the director at the all-girls Christian camp in Texas.In paperwork filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Texas i...
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