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Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after floods kill 28 people
By The Associated Press at FOX 44 News (KWKT)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
TEXAS (AP) - Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors at the all-girls Christian camp in Texas. In paperwork filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Texas in...
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Why this matters in The Waco
The bankruptcy filing by Camp Mystic has significant implications for the local community, particularly in terms of the potential impact on summer youth programs and outdoor recreation in the Waco area. With the camp's future operations uncertain, families who have relied on Camp Mystic for summer activities may need to explore alternative options. The camp's closure could also affect local businesses that have catered to the camp's visitors and staff. Furthermore, the tragedy that led to the bankruptcy filing serves as a stark reminder of the region's vulnerability to severe weather events, highlighting the need for continued investment in flood mitigation and emergency preparedness measures. As the bankruptcy proceedings unfold, it will be crucial to monitor how the camp's assets and liabilities are managed, and whether the organization will be able to reemerge in a form that allows it to continue serving the local community.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 44 News (KWKT) ·
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What is this story about? TEXAS (AP) - Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors at the all-girls Christian camp in Texas. In paperwork filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Texas in...
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