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Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after catastrophic Texas floods killed 28 people at the girls' camp
By By JAMIE STENGLE and KATHY McCORMACK at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 24, 2026
· 3 min read
DALLAS (AP) Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 campers and two teenage counselors at the Christian camp for girls along the Guadalupe River in Texas.Camp Mystic has been under increasing pressure since the Ju...
Key takeaway Camp Mystic has been under increasing pressure since the July 4 disaster.
Why this matters in The Waco
The bankruptcy filing of Camp Mystic has significant implications for the Waco community, which has been watching the developments in the case with great interest. As a popular summer destination for generations of Texas families, the camp's closure will be felt by many in the area. The fact that other summer camps in nearby Kerr County were able to reopen after the floods raises questions about the specific circumstances that led to the tragedy at Camp Mystic. The community will be closely following the lawsuits filed by victims' families, which will likely shed more light on the events leading up to the disaster. Furthermore, the camp's debt of over $10 million will have to be navigated through the bankruptcy process, which may have a ripple effect on local businesses and organizations that had ties to the camp. The outcome of these proceedings will be closely watched in Waco and surrounding areas.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? DALLAS (AP) Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 campers and two teenage counselors at the Christian camp for girls along the Guadalupe River in Texas.Camp Mystic has been under increasing pressure since the Ju...
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