amymc72 said:

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My daughter just looked and top two are the dining hall, second two are Nut Hut she thinks - for sure the exterior one is and she thinks inside, too because bathroom appears to be to the left. Last cabin pic she thinks is Wiggle

She was there as a counselor first term, her 13th Mystic summer. All three of my boys were at LaJunta first term as well, and my 17 year old was due to go back this week to work the remainder of second term. Lots of emotions.

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That would align with Badace52's child's account of floating on the mattresses. So terrifying imagining what these children went through.

For those of you in Dallas, story about some kids who did not make it from St Rita.

https://www.fox4news.com/news/2-st-rita-students-among-victims-deadly-central-texas-flooding-school-confirms

aginlakeway said:

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Noem's G5 just landed in Kerrville.

I wonder if Trump will fly to Kerrville this week.

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The Kerr County Airport has to be packed. I have watched private jets fly in from all over Texas and Louisiana today.

tricker10 said:

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For those of you in Dallas, story about some kids who did not make it from St Rita.

https://www.fox4news.com/news/2-st-rita-students-among-victims-deadly-central-texas-flooding-school-confirms

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I can't imagine

That's horrific… I cannot imagine bearing the pain of losing so much of my family in one tragedy.

May God be with these children and their families.

Wanted to share this here with hopes that someone may know their whereabouts. This is a family that's very near and dear to ours, including one of my son's best friends. We haven't heard from them since the flood. They were there for a youth rodeo. They camp in a white Dodge dullie with a bed over cabin. Praying they are ok.

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dermdoc said:

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They are having a special mass at 10 am today for all those affected by the flooding.
I am baby sitting grandkids which is the best therapy.

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Where?

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Sorry just saw this. The Basilica in Beaumont. My sister and bil went and said it was beautiful. I am baby sitting grand kids. And praying.

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2:30 pm press conference today.


MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Abbott To Hold Press Conference On Texas' Ongoing Response To Hill Country Flooding In Kerrville
AUSTIN Governor Greg Abbott will hold a press conference with U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and state and local officials in Kerrville to provide an update on Texas' ongoing response to severe flooding impacting Kerr County and surrounding communities TODAY, Saturday, July 5.

The Governor will also be joined by U.S. Senator John Cornyn, U.S. Congressman Chip Roy, Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd, Adjutant General of Texas Major General Thomas Suelzer, Texas Department of Public Safety Colonel Freeman Martin, and local officials.


The press conference will be streamed live at Facebook.com/TxDEM[url=https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTxDEM%2F/1/01000197db746edd-16f69d2a-bc86-4db4-b533-15cf3edfaf24-000000/ElyQp6VTsrDG4xqsLJZvjcr5w0McJSsiZfOIPhNdrCM=412][/url].

WHO: Governor Abbott
Secretary Noem
Senator Cornyn
Congressman Roy
Chief Kidd
Major General Suelzer
Colonel Martin

WHAT: Press conference

WHEN: TODAY, Saturday, July 5 at 2:30 PM
Media setup begins at 2:00 PM

WHERE: Hill Country Youth Event Center
3785 Highway 27
Kerrville, TX 78028

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Bumping this

I just wanted to say thank you to the mods and posters on this thread for keeping it on target. This thread has been a great source of information, and hasn't succumbed to the back-and-forth bickering that overtakes and ruins so many threats.

Thank you very much. Prayers to everyone impacted by this.

I am at a loss for words.

My missing friends were also at HTR in an RV.

I hope you hear good news.

My mom went and said it was beautiful and standing room only. Carly and I already texted your daughter, but if y'all need anything please let us know! Love y'all.

Josepi said:

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I just wanted to say thank you to the mods and posters on this thread for keeping it on target. This thread has been a great source of information, and hasn't succumbed to the back-and-forth bickering that overtakes and ruins so many threats.

Thank you very much. Prayers to everyone impacted by this.

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I would like to second this sentiment. Mods have been amazing keeping this thread on point.

I'm a parent of a 7 year old daughter and I have no words what family members on here and others are going through, all I can offer is my sincere prayers for a miracle.

Same. 6 & 8 for me

Basically been hugging them and crying for 24 hours. I can't remember the last time I prayed this hard for this long.

Scriffer said:

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Same. 6 & 8 for me

Basically been hugging them and crying for 24 hours. I can't remember the last time I prayed this hard for this long.

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Just texted my daughter to tell her i'd be hugging if i could.

She's in her thirties.

Waldemar and Camp Longhorn alum.

DannyDuberstein said:

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Waterline to the top of the doorway

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We get to see this in the light a constant light after being awake for several hours already.

CHAOS. Try and picture yourself waking up to knee or hip deep water, your mind is not comprehending, instead of thinking of escape or rescue its trying to process what and why is this happening, until acceptance arrives. There is no power, lightening and flash lights dart back and forth reflecting off everything and your eyes can't focus, its loud the river is roaring and people are screaming. For those who did get out its not just the river but every little ditch & slope draining water from higher ground blocking your escape. You have lived a life in which standing in the rain, going into the water, or simply out into the dark are not the norm.

Calmness breeds calmness. Calmness provides the mind the ability to solve problems but you have to get to acceptance, that this is happening to me and those I care for right now. Of all the various survival trainings this mental part of being calm through chaos maybe the most valuable. There is good reason God put "Be not Afraid" in the Bible 365 times.

Next time you arrive at the store and its pouring down rain, get your family to walk to the car/store calmly without umbrella or rain jacket. Laugh about it after. Go out in the dark together no light, advance to doing it individually, advance to do this at night in a storm, advance further to do it without shoes or proper clothes in an unfamiliar woods. Get your kids to memorize and understand Psalm 23:4, you don't even have to be a Christian for those few words to be helpful at a time of dire need.

This is my daughter's cabin. You can see the waterline hit the ceiling. So thankful for the quick and decisive moves of her counselor to get them to safety. Praying continuously.

Hug 'em tight and tell them you love them. It is critically important they feel and hear those words from you.

My experience from 4 years ago tells me this is true.

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This is my daughter's cabin. You can see the waterline hit the ceiling. So thankful for the quick and decisive moves of her counselor to get them to safety. Praying continuously.

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Wow. What cabin is this? I am hoping the girls were evacuated before the water rose?

Can someone post notes, please?

Thanks. My signal here is being interrupted by a fellow vacationer who thinks his gaming is more important than everything else

Found in the debris at camp. (Not my photo)

Nonregdrummer09 said:

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Still pending, hasn't started yet

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First rule of government. Never start your press conferences at the time you announce. Always strive to be at least 15 mins late.

Prayers and prayers and prayers

Some of the discussion in the lead up to this press conference is pissing me off. Just saying it and leaving it at that.