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Camp Mystic Pulls License, Cancels 2026 Season Amid Investigations

5/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Camp Mystic withdrew its operating-license application, canceling the 2026 summer season in Kerr County.
Texas Department of State Health Services cited 27 deficiencies in the camp’s flood-evacuation and warning plans.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Gov. Greg Abbott praised the withdrawal and confirmed ongoing criminal and civil investigations.
Families of the 28 victims testified at legislative hearings after more than 800 girls had signed up to return.

History

Historical Context

The November 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California, burned 153,000 acres, killed 85 people and destroyed 18,804 structures. It was the deadliest event of the 2018 wildfire season, which saw 103 fatalities, over $26 billion in total damages, and Cal Fire spending $432 million on operations. The disaster’s scale informs today’s stricter flood-evacuation regulations.

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Story summary

Camp Mystic withdrew its operating-license application, canceling the 2026 summer season in Kerr County.
Texas Department of State Health Services cited 27 deficiencies in the camp’s flood-evacuation and warning plans.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Gov. Greg Abbott praised the withdrawal and confirmed ongoing criminal and civil investigations.
Families of the 28 victims testified at legislative hearings after more than 800 girls had signed up to return.

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