The Eastlands have sent a letter to the members of the newly formed Senate and House General Investigating Committees on the July 2025 Flooding Events inviting them to tour Camp Mystic in person. In addition, tours for the families have occurred and continue to occur. When they do come, they learn what our investigation has revealed.
When flash floods hit the Texas Hill Country, plans put in place by the Eastland family, which runs Camp Mystic, instructed Chloe and Katherine to "stay in place" with their cabin of 8- and 9-year-old girls. They obeyed authority, and it killed them.
While Patrick accused Kelly of being "nowhere to be found" on July 4th, the real question voters should ask is where Patrick's leadership was during the 88th and 89th legislatures when flood infrastructure investments could have prevented this tragedy.
The legislative hearing into Kerr County's deadly floods quickly devolved into unfair attacks on our most dedicated public servants
The departing superintendents have set high bars. Their successors should be chosen not just for their credentials, but for their commitment to maintaining the upward trajectory these districts have achieved. The communities of Ingram and Center Point deserve nothing less than leaders who will build upon these strong foundations rather than start over.
However, the underlying message was that America appeared to be caught up in a Republican squabble, making an attack seem less likely. Again, this was merely a ruse; many right-wing figures in Congress who opposed an attack were unwittingly aiding this deception.
Budget reforms must lead with a “do no harm” approach. We must protect the economic, physical and mental health of our state.
You gallantly hold steadfast to the ideals of freedom and equality, demanding protection of our civil liberties that they should not perish to the ever-growing threat of fascist ideology by the current administration.
If you can turn the keys of government over to an unelected plutocrat to dismantle it
These acknowledgments, often brief but profound, tell a story that deserves greater attention – the story of the dedicated healthcare professionals who guide our community members through life's final transition with dignity and compassion.
