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Fifteen 115-million-year-old dinosaur tracks—likely Acrocanthosaurus—emerged in a creek bed in northwest Travis County, Texas, after severe floods and were found by volunteers cleaning debris. University of Texas at Austin researchers confirmed the find and plan 3D imaging to study whether the tracks were made by a single dinosaur or a group, while cleanup crews are guided to protect the fragile site.
Families of 27 victims who died in the July Texas floods have filed lawsuits against Camp Mystic, alleging negligence and wrongful death due to the camp's failure to implement proper evacuation plans and safety measures despite known flood risks, with claims that the camp prioritized property over children's safety.
During July's historic floods in Central Texas, volunteers uncovered 115-million-year-old dinosaur footprints along Sandy Creek, belonging to an Acrocanthosaurus, providing valuable insights into prehistoric life and behavior. These fossils, part of a vast collection at UT Austin's J.J. Pickle Research Campus, highlight the region's rich fossil history and the importance of preserving these natural heritage sites.
Camp Mystic in Texas plans to partially reopen next summer after devastating floods in July that killed 27 campers and counselors. The destroyed part of the camp will remain closed, but the undamaged section will reopen, amid ongoing safety improvements and new laws aimed at preventing future tragedies. The camp will also build a memorial for the victims, including the owner who died trying to rescue campers.
Camp Mystic in Texas plans to reopen next summer after a devastating flood in 2025 that killed 27 girls and counselors, with new safety measures and a memorial to honor the victims, following legislation aimed at preventing future tragedies. The sister camp will reopen, but the original site remains too damaged.
Camp Mystic in Texas, where 27 people died in a flood, plans to reopen despite objections from families of the victims, raising concerns about safety and memorials, amid ongoing recovery efforts and new safety legislation.
In response to deadly floods at Camp Mystic that resulted in 26 deaths, Texas has enacted comprehensive new laws, including Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 1, to improve youth camp safety through measures like emergency preparedness, stricter inspections, and floodplain regulations, aiming to prevent future tragedies and honor the memory of the victims.
Parents of victims from the July flood at Camp Mystic in Texas testified before lawmakers, demanding improved flood warning systems, better training, and safety measures to prevent future tragedies, as questions arose about the camp's preparedness and response.
Floodwaters in Texas uncovered 15 dinosaur footprints dating back 115 million years, likely made by large carnivorous dinosaurs similar to Acrocanthosaurus, providing new insights into prehistoric life in the region.
Flooding in Texas uncovered 110-115 million-year-old dinosaur footprints in Travis County, providing a rare prehistoric discovery amid disaster recovery efforts, with experts planning further documentation of the tracks.
The July floods in Texas Hill Country uncovered 110-115 million-year-old dinosaur footprints, likely made by meat-eating dinosaurs similar to Acrocanthosaurus, with experts working to document and protect the site amid ongoing disaster recovery efforts.
The article discusses the release of 911 call recordings from the Texas floods in July 2025, highlighting the urgent and sometimes desperate calls from residents affected by the flooding, which resulted in over 130 deaths. The calls reveal challenges in emergency response and the severity of the flooding in Central Texas.
Flood survivors in Texas recounted feelings of neglect and fear during a hearing, highlighting issues such as delayed emergency response, inadequate warning systems, and concerns over the handling of human remains, as lawmakers scrutinized disaster management efforts.
During a public hearing in Kerrville, Texas, flood survivors and lawmakers criticized local officials for disorganization and communication failures during the July 4 floods that caused over 130 deaths, highlighting issues with emergency preparedness, warning systems, and response efforts amid the devastating event.
Kerr County's emergency manager testified that he was sick and asleep during the deadly July 4 flash floods in Texas, which killed at least 135 people, highlighting concerns over preparedness and response. Residents recounted harrowing escapes and ongoing recovery challenges, with calls for improved disaster management and resources.