The floods in Central Texas have devastated many families. Among the hardest hit are the families of children from Camp Mystic. As the relief efforts continue in Kerrville, the search continues for the missing campers and one of those campers has ties to Amarillo.
Local Family Feels the Impact of Camp Mystic Flooding
Cile Steward is one of the campers still missing from Camp Mystic. She is the niece of Amarillo resident Gina Dowdy. Dowdy has been posting updates on her Facebook page since the tragedy hit.
As Amarilloans, we are mourning the loss of life in this tragedy, and we are lifting our prayers and good thoughts and sending them to the families who are still awaiting the news of their loved ones.
We Should All Come Together for Our Fellow Texans in Central Texas
In times like these, beliefs aside, compassion unites us. As human beings, we all need to come together for these families, whether it be through prayer, good vibes, or just words of hope and encouragement.
Texans and people worldwide united when the Texas Panhandle was experiencing one of the most devastating wildfires in history, and now is the time we need to come together for the Steward family and the rest of the families who have lost loved ones and homes.
How Many Have Died in the Central Texas Floods?
At the time of publishing, over 100 people have lost their lives in this flood, and many are still unaccounted for, including Cile Steward.
How to Support Texas Flood Relief Efforts
The Amarillo Fire Department deployed Engine 41 on Sunday, July 6, to help with the rescue efforts. This team included 4 TIFMAS All-Hazards firefighters…