Camp Mystic Pauses Operations After Flood Tragedy

0:00It's April 30th, you're listening to El Paso News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Cory with the story. Camp Mystic, the all-girls Christian camp in Hunt, Texas, just pulled its application for a summer, 2026 license. This comes after that heartbreaking flood on July 4th, 2025, that killed 25 campers and two counselors. The camp says they're stepping back to honor grieving families and let investigations wrap up without any drama. They told the Texas Department of State Health Services about the withdrawal on Thursday, avoiding any legal fights that could stir more pain. Families of the victims, plus lawmakers on investigating committees, had voiced strong concerns. Texas lieutenant governor Dan Patrick pushed hard for the health department not to approve the license, and now he's calling this the right move too. Keep campers safe while probes continue. Even with over 800 girls signing up to return to the Cypress Lake section that didn't flood, the camp chose to pause operations.

1:00They'll keep working with officials on the flood response review. As this story keeps unfolding, it's clear the focus stays on healing and accountability for everyone involved.