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The Recap: What you need to know about the Central Texas flood

Stories by Fort Worth Star-Telegram journalists, with AI summarization

This collection of Star-Telegram stories examines the devastation of the recent Central Texas flooding, ongoing relief efforts and ways to help those affected.

People look on as law enforcement and volunteers continue to search for missing people near Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, on Saturday, July 5, 2025. By Ronaldo Schemidt

MORE THAN 100 DEAD, 5 CAMPERS STILL MISSING IN CENTRAL TEXAS FLOODING

More than 100 deaths have been reported statewide, with most near the Guadalupe River. Several girls from the Dallas area are among the deaths confirmed from Camp Mystic. | Published July 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Cody Copeland Emerson Clarridge Harriet Ramos Shambhavi Rimal

People watch the Guadalupe River, Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. A flash flood swept through the area early Friday morning. By Chitose Suzuki

HOW TO HELP TEXAS FLOOD VICTIMS IN KERRVILLE, HILL COUNTRY AND CAMP COMMUNITIES

You can help families struggling right now after the July 4 floods in Kerr County. Here’s how. | Published July 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ella Gonzales

The flooded Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, on Friday, July 4, 2025. By Carter Johnston

WHAT PARTS OF NORTH TEXAS ARE MOST PRONE TO FLASH FLOODING? HERE’S WHAT TO KNOW

Most people may think lakes around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex have the biggest flood risks, but that’s not the case. | Published July 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia

The front of the new H-E-B Supermarket opening in McKinney, Texas, on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. By Chris Torres

H-E-B STARTED OFF IN KERRVILLE. NOW IT’S STEPPING UP TO HELP TEXAS FLOOD VICTIMS

Kerrville, where dozens of people died in the July 4 flood, is where H-E-B got its start more than 100 years ago. | Published July 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Tiffani Jackson

La Bistro Italian Grill is a 41-year-old fine-dining restaurant in Hurst, Texas. By Yffy Yossifor

FORT WORTH-AREA RESTAURANT DONATING 100% OF SALES TO CENTRAL TEXAS FLOOD VICTIMS

An Italian restaurant is rallying support for flood victims and will donate “every single dollar” for four days: “Not just the profits. Not a percentage. ALL OF IT!” | Published July 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bud Kennedy

Siblings Corrigan and Cannon Camp, 9-year-old twins, pose in front of their lemonade stand in Fort Worth on Sunday, July 6, 2025, which raised more than $5,000 for Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp that was devastated by flooding in Central Texas during the Fourth of July weekend. Corrigan attended Camp Mystic for two weeks in June.

FORT WORTH CHILDREN WITH TIES TO CAMP MYSTIC RAISE $5K FOR TEXAS FLOOD RELIEF

One of the siblings had attended Camp Mystic just weeks before floods ravaged the area. | Published July 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lina Ruiz

THERE’S A BETTER WAY TO RESPOND TO NATURAL DISASTERS LIKE FLOODS | OPINION

The bipartisan Fixing FEMA Act would give local first responders help they need to restore vital infrastructure. | Opinion | Published July 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Scott D. Grayson

People watch the Guadalupe River, Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. A flash flood swept through the area early Friday morning.

HERE’S HOW THE CITY OF FORT WORTH IS HELPING OUT WITH CENTRAL TEXAS FLOOD

“Fort Worth and all of Texas stands ready to continue to lend support in any way possible,” Mayor Mattie Parker said.  | Published July 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Harrison Mantas

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.