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USA Today
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Video shows Camp Mystic girls sing as they are evacuated from Texas floods
Search and rescue operations continue following catastrophic flooding that hit central Texas over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Video was captured on July 4 at Camp Mystic, a 99-year-old private nondenominational Christian camp for girls in Kerr County, where flooding hit the hardest. It shows the girls singing worship songs such as "Pass It On" and "Lord Prepare Me To Be A Sanctuary" as they are being evacuated on a bus. One of the girls can also be heard expressing her shock as they pass by a gushing river. The footage was posted to TikTok on July 6 by Devon Paige, a Texas-based nurse who had been working at the summer camp. The songs appear to be worship songs "The girls are singing to try and calm everyone," Paige wrote in the caption of the video that has close to 9 million views. Watch: Camp Mystic girls sing as they are evacuated from flooding Flooding causes devastation and destruction across central Texas At least 104 people have been killed including at least 27 children and counselors at Camp Mystic. Ten Mystic campers and one counselor remain unaccounted for. There were over 700 girls at Camp Mystic when floodwaters overwhelmed the century-old camp, officials have said. Among those reported dead are the camp's owner, Dick Eastland, campers Sarah Marsh, 8; Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence, 14; and counselor Chloe Childress, 19. Photos of the aftermath show children's bunks caked in mud, belongings strewn about and a building with an entire wall missing. The flooding came in the early morning hours, with rainfall causing the nearby Guadalupe River to surge over 26 feet in less than an hour, according to Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. The rain didn't let up, with the flood risk ongoing and impacting many communities in the central part of the state over the next few days. Camp Mystic: Why the flooding tragedy is hitting so hard for many parents What is Camp Mystic? Camp Mystic for Girls was founded in 1926 by Edward "Doc" Stewart, who was the football and men's basketball coach at the University of Texas, according to an Internet Archive's capture of the camp's website (much of the site was overwhelmed with traffic on Saturday). The camp has been in operation since then. However, during World War II it served as a "rehabilitation and recovery camp for army air corps veterans," according to the site. "Campers and counselors join together to sing songs, listen to scripture, discover ways to grow spiritually, and learn to apply these lessons to their daily life at camp and back home," according to the site. Religious activities include: Bible studies, Saturday evening Catholic Mass, Sunday morning devotionals along the river, Sunday evening Vespers services, and, once during each two-week or four-week term, a sunrise communion service. Other activities include cooking, dance, basketball, horseback riding, lacrosse, swimming, soccer and yoga. Where is Camp Mystic in Texas? Camp Mystic for Girls is in Texas, about six miles south of Hunt, Texas, in Kerr County. That's within Texas Hill Country, about 80 miles northwest of San Antonio. The original camp and a second camp, opened in 2020 near Cypress Lake, is bisected by Cypress Creek. Contributing: Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
Hamilton Spectator
07-07-2025
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
The Latest: Massive search for survivors underway after deadly Texas floods
A July Fourth weekend deluge in Texas caused catastrophic flash flooding that has killed at least 89 people. Camp Mystic in Kerr County says Monday morning that it is 'grieving the loss' of 27 campers and counselors as the search continues for victims of the disaster. The flooding sent a wall of water through the century-old summer camp Friday. The risk of life-threatening flooding was still high in central Texas with more rain on the way. The Texas Hill Country is home to several summer camps. Searchers there have found the bodies of 75 people, including 27 children. Fourteen other deaths have been reported in other parts of Texas. Here's the Latest: Moisture powered the storm from many directions The warm water of the Gulf fueled the moist atmosphere , and even more moisture came from areas over the Pacific Ocean to the west. Remnants of moisture from Tropical Storm Barry also lingered over Texas because the jet stream, a current of air that moves weather patterns, wasn't there to push it away. The combination gave the storm plenty of fuel once it got started. Meteorologists said that an atmosphere warmed by human-caused climate change can hold more moisture and allow bad storms to dump more rain, though it's hard to connect specific storms to a warming planet so soon after they occur. A Camp Mystic nurse captured the escape in a series of TikTok videos A video posted by Devon Paige shows girls on a bus singing the lyrics to 'Pass It On,' a Christian hymn written by Kurt Kaiser. 'I wish for you, my friend,' they chant, their bus rolling past toppled trees, and a rescue vehicle, flashers on. 'This happiness that I've found.' As the bus passes a National Guard Jeep, the terrified chorus sings, 'I'll shout it from the mountaintop.' In unison, they shout, 'Praise God.' The Mexican consulate in San Antonio is helping 30 Mexican people affected by the floods Most of those requesting assistance needed help replacing their passports, President Claudia Sheinbaum said. Nine people asked for help to return to Mexico. Sheinbaum said proudly that two Mexican girls helped to rescue other girls. She said that the consulate is 'in constant communication with the families, and when weather conditions permit, they will visit the shelters.' Cruz says recent cuts to FEMA and the National Weather Service didn't impact late warnings 'This is not a time for partisan finger-pointing and attacks,' the Republican senator said. 'There will be a time to find out what could have been done differently. My hope is, in time, we learn some lessons to implement the next time there is a flood.' Sen. Ted Cruz says he picked up his daughter from a camp in the area just a week ago Cruz said the situation in Kerr County is 'every parent's nightmare.' 'The pain and agony of not knowing your children's whereabouts is the worst thing imaginable,' Cruz said during a news conference with local officials. Kerr County's death toll rises to 75 The bodies of 27 children are among those that have been recovered, officials said during a news conference. Ten campers and one counselor remain missing, officials said. Officials had previously said the death toll in Kerr County was 68. Ten other deaths have been reported in other parts of Texas. Forecasters issue a flood watch for San Antonio and Austin Slow-moving, heavy rainfall is expected to reach up to 4 additional inches, the National Weather Service said. The flood watch lasts through 7 p.m. local time. Officials to hold a news conference on the search and rescue effort The 10 a.m. Central news conference will be the first official update since Camp Mystic officials confirmed early this morning that they lost 27 campers and counselors when a wall of water swept through the campground in the middle of the night on the Fourth of July. The floods were at their worst when many people were asleep The Texas Hill Country in the central part of the state is naturally prone to flash flooding due to the dry dirt-packed areas where the soil lets rain skid along the surface of the landscape instead of soaking it up. Friday's flash floods started with a particularly bad storm that dropped most of its 12 inches (30 centimeters) of rain in the dark, early morning hours. ▶ What to know about the flash floods Officials face scrutiny over flash flood warnings Survivors have described the floods as a 'pitch black wall of death' and said they received no emergency warnings. Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, who lives along the Guadalupe River, said Saturday that ' nobody saw this coming .' Various officials have referred to it as a '100-year-flood,' meaning that the water levels were highly unlikely based on the historical record. And records behind those statistics don't always account for human-caused climate change. Additionally, officials have come under scrutiny about why residents and youth summer camps along the river were not alerted sooner than 4 a.m. or told to evacuate. Officials noted that the public can grow weary from too many flooding alerts or forecasts that turn out to be minor. Kerr County officials said they had presented a proposal for a more robust flood warning system, similar to a tornado warning system, but that members of the public reeled at the cost . Search and rescue teams are heading back out to look for flood victims Organizers at a staging area in Center Point said more than 1,000 volunteers have been directed to the area about 8 miles (13 kilometers) south of Kerrville, and more are being sent.
Identity
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Identity
'Pass It On' Enters Its Third Year: A Game-Changing Sports Initiative Backed by Omar Marmoush and the Egyptian Clothing Bank
Now in its third consecutive year, 'Pass It On' — a nationwide sports initiative launched by the Egyptian Clothing Bank and championed by Egyptian national team star and Manchester City player Omar Marmoush — continues to make a meaningful impact across Egypt. Under the banner 'Sports is a right for all,' the initiative is bringing smiles, hope, and opportunity to thousands of children and young people in underserved communities. Since its launch in 2022, Pass It On has reached over 10,000 young beneficiaries, distributing more than 30,000 pieces of sportswear and footwear. These essential donations have helped break down financial barriers that once prevented talented youth from participating in sports, enabling many to take part in local clubs, competitions, and community events.
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
'Eco-champion' organises football kit 'swap shop' at fanzone
"Eco-champion" Zoe Sussmeyer has held many "clothes swap" events across the East Midlands, but now she is turning her attention to the world of says she encourages people to be sustainable - and now she wants football fans to consider how their kit collecting could impact the environment. An event at Notts County fanzone The Nest will allow people to swap their clothing, with the aim of reducing landfill waste and saving people money on the latest kit."We're not forcing we're doing is making sure that people at least understand what the impact is," Zoe said. "Pass It On" was co-founded by Zoe, Nicolette Bosworth and Georgina Hadjigeorgiou - who are all involved in various sustainability "swap shop" will be on 13 July, and it is being supported by the football club. Zoe, from Nottingham, said she had been environmentally aware from a young age, but that becoming a parent had inspired her to run events and take action."When you have a child of your own, and they start to ask you questions about 'why do we drive a car if it's bad for the planet', and they start to question, and then you just think we need to lead by example."[I want] younger people and the next generation to experience nature, wildlife, and clean air in a way that I was more used to growing up," she said recycling clothing had become more popular in recent years, however, recycling sportswear had been "untapped"."There's a real stigma," she said, because according to her there was a pressure to have the latest kit, even amongst families where it would pose a financial strain. "Second-hand doesn't mean second best." The women behind "Pass It On" say that thousands of sports matches are likely to be cancelled this year because of "climate conditions".Although this would only be a small part in the fight against climate change, implementing these changes "make a difference", said added: "We're talking about quite a different beast in terms of changing perceptions and attitudes towards consuming clothing, and I think someone's just got to try."The event will feature rails to donate and pick up clothing, local graffiti artists who can "pimp your trainers", a licensed bar, and street clothing will not exclusively be sportswear and the organisers said that most items would be welcome.
