Over 50 dead from July 4 floods in Texas, schoolgirls missing from camp

By Sergio Mart铆nez-Beltr谩n,

Published July 6, 2025 at 8:14 AM EDT

The news from Central Texas, where July 4 rains caused severe flash flooding, continues to be grim. The number of deaths has risen to more than 50, according to state officials. Most, so far, are in Kerr County, according to the County sheriff.

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