A devastating flash flood swept through Central Texas in early July 2025, killing at least 82 people and leaving dozens more missing. Among the worst-hit locations was Camp Mystic, a private Christian girls' camp in Kerr County, where floodwaters destroyed buildings and disrupted summer activities. As rescue and recovery efforts continue, remarks by a former Houston official about the racial makeup of the victims have drawn significant attention.
As the death toll from the Camp Mystic flash flood reached at least 12, a viral video from former Houston official Sade Perkins intensified public discourse. In the video, Perkins described Camp Mystic as a 'white-only girls' Christian camp,' claiming the media's attention was racially motivated.
