Texas Flood Survivors Weigh RV Park Reopening 1 Year After 139 Deaths
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Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 4
Texas Flood Survivors Weigh RV Park Reopening 1 Year After 139 Deaths
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 4
Summary
One year after the Texas Hill Country floods, Lorena Guillén and her husband are deciding whether to reopen the RV park they once expected would fund their retirement.
The choice reflects a quieter aftermath beyond Camp Mystic, where survivors and business owners are still grappling with trauma and the practical costs of rebuilding.
The anniversary has brought renewed reflection across Kerr County and the Guadalupe River corridor, where memorials and mental-health support accompany Fourth of July observances.
Last July’s flash floods killed 139 people, including 119 in Kerr County and 25 Camp Mystic campers, while damaging homes, businesses and communities across the region.