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Camp Mystic files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following deadly Texas flash flood investigation
By Amber Kite at FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
Camp Mystic, the Texas Hill Country girls' summer camp where 27 campers and staff members died during a catastrophic flash flood last summer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The bankruptcy filing by Camp Mystic has significant implications for the local community, particularly in terms of potential lawsuits and liability. As the investigation into the deadly flash flood continues, families of the victims may be seeking compensation for their losses. The Chapter 11 filing could impact the ability of these families to recover damages, as it allows the camp to restructure its debts and potentially limit its liability. This development may also raise questions about the future of summer camps in the Texas Hill Country, where flash flooding is a known risk. Southlake residents, who may have sent their children to similar camps, will be watching this situation closely to see how it unfolds and what measures are taken to prevent such tragedies in the future. The outcome of the bankruptcy proceedings and any subsequent lawsuits will be closely monitored by local families and officials.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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