The Latest Breaking News from Richard Eastland

Camp Mystic seeks to sell the property in bankruptcy as legal problems grow

The owners of Camp Mystic have proposed selling off the riverfront property in bankruptcy

The Independent UK · 4h ago

Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter, other crimes in 27 flood deaths at Camp Mystic

Court documents show that Camp Mystic faces a criminal investigation that could include manslaughter or negligent homicide charges in the deaths of 27 girls amid devastating flooding in Texas last year

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy almost one year after deadly flood

The all-girls summer camp listed more than $10 million in debt.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 24

Camp Mystic relied on teen counselors with no emergency training before flood, investigator says

Young and inexperienced Camp Mystic counselors were not trained to handle flood and other emergency situations, and feared making decisions on their own

The Independent UK · Apr 27

Camp Mystic official says she still hasn’t reported flood deaths to Texas agency

Camp’s medical officer testified at a hearing as state health agency reviews camp’s application to reopen this summer

The Guardian - US · Apr 15

Camp Mystic official testifies that deaths still haven't officially been reported to state agency

The medical officer for the Texas summer camp where 27 girls were killed in a flood last year has testified that she still has not officially reported the deaths to the state health agency that regulates camps

The Independent UK · Apr 14

Camp Mystic director wasn’t aware of flood risk, missed warnings issued before storm

Families of several of the girls who died have sued the camp’s operators, arguing that camp officials failed to take necessary steps to protect the campers as life-threatening floodwaters approached

The Independent UK · Apr 13

Judge rules on Camp Mystic fully reopening one year after deadly flood

The judge ruled that Camp Mystic’s owners must not alter or demolish the cabins where campers were housed during the floods

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Families sue Camp Mystic over Texas flood deaths

"These young girls died because a for-profit camp put profit over safety," one suit alleges.

Axios · Nov 11, 2025

Richard 'Dick' Eastland, Camp Mystic's 74-year-old owner, died while leading campers to safety during the devastating floods

Eastland was the third generation of his family to manage Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas.

Fortune · Jul 8, 2025