On July 4th, catastrophic floods swept through Texas Hill Country, resulting in at least 95 confirmed deaths and over 160 people still missing, particularly in Kerr County. The article highlights several identified victims, including:
- Chloe Childress from Houston, remembered by her family as having lived a beautiful life.
- John and Julia Burgess from Liberty County, who were with their two young sons; John died, Julia’s body was recovered, but their sons are still missing.
- Rob and Melissa Kamin from Atascocita/Humble, commemorated by friends and colleagues after their deaths in the flood.
- Campers like Claire "Reese" Manchaca and Molly DeWitt, who lost their lives while at Camp Mystic.
The article also notes ongoing recovery efforts and states the names of those confirmed dead and missing will be updated as new information arises. Families are encouraged to contact local media with confirmed information about individuals affected by the disaster.