Flooding Victims Remembered, Warning System Scrutinized

As rescue operations from this weekend’s catastrophic flooding across Central Texas continued yesterday, the death toll has climbed to at least 104, with many still missing. That total includes 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic in Kerr County on the banks of the Guadalupe River.

Harrowing survival stories and biographies of those who died or are missing have dominated headlines. Brothers Brock and Braeden Davis described the moment they realized the water had entered their cabin at Camp La Junta in Hunt, and Christian Fell of Hunt recounted swimming out his window and standing on the meter box until the flood waters receded.

Local, state, and federal officials have been questioned about whether the warnings provided before the flooding were sufficient.

On Sunday, Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice pledged a “full review” of their emergency alert system, and Gov. Greg Abbott said the issue would be added to the upcoming special session agenda.

Gunman Killed at McAllen Border Patrol Facility

Just days after multiple masked suspects opened fire on police officers at a federal detention center in Alvarado, a gunman fired shots at Border Patrol agents at the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector Annex in McAllen on Monday morning.

The shooter, identified as 27-year-old Ryan Louis Mosqueda, was killed when agents returned fire. He was wearing tactical gear and armed with a rifle. Authorities found more weapons, ammunition, and backpacks in his car. His last known address is in Michigan.

Three law enforcement officials were injured during the attack and taken to a nearby hospital. One officer was shot in the knee but is reported to be in stable condition.

Hours before the attack, Mosqueda’s father was pulled over by police 20 miles away in Weslaco. He told officers he was looking for his son, who was psychologically distressed and armed. The FBI is leading the investigation.

Stories of Hope Amid Tragedy

Amid the death and destruction caused by the flooding in Central Texas this week, some are finding hope in stories of heroic and unlikely rescues, as well as the massive outpouring of support from fellow Texans.

Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan, 26, has been credited with coordinating the evacuation of 165 people at Camp Mystic. Helicopters transported campers and staff members in groups of 10 to 15 at a time. 

Center Point resident Carl Jeter, 70, directed first responders to a 22-year-old woman stranded in a tree after getting swept into the Guadalupe River 20 miles upstream in Ingram. Also, Riata Schoepf of Belton, the 19-year-old daughter of Schoepf’s BBQ owner Ronnie Schoepf, was lifted by helpers into a house with bed sheets after struggling to stay afloat in the current for about 20 minutes.

H-E-B, which was founded in Kerrville, delivered food to victims there and in Marble Falls and San Angelo. Grant Pinkerton, the owner of Pinkerton’s Barbecue in Houston and San Antonio, dropped off meals in Kerrville and plans to come back again this week.

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➤ Lubbock: Police shot and killed Terrence Hastings Jr., 17, early Sunday morning after responding to an “extremely chaotic event” during which he fired a gun into a crowd of around 100 people, wounding five. (See Details)

➤ Burnet County: The historic Joppa Iron Truss Bridge over the San Gabriel River was washed away by flooding on Saturday. Built in 1907, it received a state historical marker in 2017. (More)

➤ San Angelo: One person died, and over 100 people were rescued Friday during flooding caused by 14 inches of rainfall. Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for Tom Green County. (More)

➤ Austin: TxDOT announced that nearly 300,000 crash records were accessed in a data breach last month. The records reportedly contain the driver’s name, address, license number, license plate number, and insurance policy number. The agency has contacted those affected. (More)

➤ Kemah: Trump Burger is suing its landlord, Archie Patterson, over allegations that Patterson has barred the operator from the premises and has continued to run the restaurant under the same name. (More)

➤ Odessa College geology professor Joshua Hardt was selected to participate in a national research initiative to improve seismic monitoring and increase public engagement with experts in the field. The project is led by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California and backed by the U.S. Department of Energy. (More)

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➤ The Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, and the NFL have collectively pledged $1.5 million in aid to those impacted by flooding in Central Texas. (More)

➤ The Houston Rockets officially acquired Kevin Durant as part of the largest trade in NBA history, which was finalized on Sunday. The seven-team deal beats the six-team deal that landed Klay Thompson with the Dallas Mavericks last season. (More)

➤ Seven UT football players, including quarterback Arch Manning, were included in Athlon Sports’ 2025 Preseason All-American list. (See List)

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➤ Marine Corps veteran Michael Anderson of Lubbock is receiving a mortgage-free home from West Texas Hero Homes. “Thank you for all the people that are helping,” said Michael’s wife, Jasmine. (More)

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