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Dads of Camp Mystic victims still pushing for safety laws 1 year after deadly Texas floods
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· July 2, 2026
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Key points The floods resulted in the loss of over 130 lives, including those of girls and counselors at the private Christian camp. Families affected by last year's floods at Camp Mystic in Texas continue to seek improved summer camp safety.
Families affected by last year's floods at Camp Mystic in Texas continue to seek improved summer camp safety. The floods resulted in the loss of over 130 lives, including those of girls and counselors at the private Christian camp. Two fathers, Matthew Childress and Ryan DeWitt, who lost their daughters in the tragedy, are advocating for change.
Their efforts come as the community marks one year since the catastrophic event. Childress and DeWitt are driven to understand the circumstances surrounding the floods. Further details on their story and the ongoing push for safety laws are available from local news sources.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
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