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1 summer camp evacuates, others monitoring as life-threatening floods strike the Hill Country
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk Emily DeMotte, Dylan Duke , as published by KUT News
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Camp La Jita evacuated its camp earlier this week due to life-threatening floods.
A Girl Scouts camp in Uvalde County has taken action in response to severe flooding in the Hill Country. Camp La Jita evacuated its camp earlier this week due to life-threatening floods. Other camps in the area are also taking precautions.
They are keeping a close eye on the weather and getting ready to put their safety plans into action if needed. For more information on the flooding and its impact on summer camps, readers can refer to the full report from KUT News. Details on the current situation and any further developments are available from the source.
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Category: parks Published: July 16, 2026 Source: KUT News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Girl Scouts camp in Uvalde County has taken action in response to severe flooding in the Hill Country. Camp La Jita evacuated its camp earlier this week due to life-threatening floods. Other camps…
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