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🫶 The latest on Central Texas floods
July 7, 2025 · Kelsey Bradshaw
♥️ Hey, y’all. It was a devastating weekend in Central Texas, with catastrophic flooding in Kerrville and other parts of the Hill Country. You’ll find what you need to know, how you can help, and what’s been going on in Travis County below. Keep reading for a dispatch from Kerrville from our executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec.
What's CITY Talking About?
What Happened in Kerr County
Heartbreak and heroism filled Kerr County over the weekend as parents searched alongside first responders for their missing daughters who were sleeping at Camp Mystic when the Guadalupe River rose over the weekend. Flooding in Austin was also devastating, and there are many ways you can help. [City Cast Austin 🎧]
- Two Austin-area girls were identified among the victims from Camp Mystic late Sunday. [Austin American-Statesman]
The Latest: Dozens Dead, Girls Still Missing in Central Texas
Kerr County officials on Sunday said 68 people, including 28 children, were confirmed dead, and 10 girls and one counselor from Camp Mystic are still missing due to the Guadalupe River flooding. Officials say that roughly 850 people have been rescued from the area so far. [Kerr County Sheriff’s Office]
How You Can Help People Affected by Floods
Looking for a way to help our neighbors? Check out this list of local spots collecting goods and donations. [Austin Monthly]
4 Dead, 13 Missing in Travis County
Flooding also hit Central Texas Friday night and lasted into Saturday, leading to the deaths of four people. At least 13 people are missing as of this writing. In Burnet County, seven people are missing, including a firefighter who was working a rescue.
- Lake Travis rose more than 15 feet over the weekend. [Austin American-Statesman]
What To Do
Monday, July 7
- 🎤 Blue Monday w/ Soul Man Sam & Brad Stivers at Antone’s Nightclub | Downtown Austin
- 😆 Jokes in Progress: Standup Comedy at Progress Coffee | Buda
- 🏆 JEOPARDY! Bar League at The Highball | Zilker
- 🎉 Monday Night Jammie Jam: Goths of the Galaxy! at Kick Butt Coffee | Highland
- 👟 Local Queer STRUT (Walk Club) at Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail | Travis Heights
- 🖌️ Figure Drawing Session hosted by Holly Cerna at The Mansion (TFWC) | Central Austin
Tuesday, July 8
- 🎸 Hombres G and Enanitos Verdes at Moody Center | UT Campus
- 🎵 Carolyn Wonderland & Shelley King at The Continental Club Gallery | Travis Heights
- 🏹 “Hunger Games” Trivia at Bouldin Acres | Bouldin Creek
- 🛍️ ART SHARE Open Mic & Market at The Austin Garden & Studio | East Cesar Chavez
- 🤗 Skip the Small Talk at The Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen | Skyview
👋 I'll talk to y'all tomorrow!
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