July 8, 2025 — Texas is grieving, and the search for the missing is far from over.
Over the Fourth of July weekend, devastating floods swept across six counties in Texas, leaving behind destruction, heartbreak, and a death toll that continues to climb. According to NBC News, at least 104 people have been confirmed dead as of Tuesday evening.
Kerr County Hit Hardest
The Guadalupe River swelled to an astonishing 26 feet, catching many off guard in the early hours of July 4. Kerr County, in particular, has borne the brunt of the disaster — reporting 84 fatalities, including 28 children.
Among the most heartbreaking losses is the tragedy at Camp Mystic, a summer camp near the river where waters rose too fast for many to escape. Officials have confirmed that 27 campers and counselors perished in the flood, with 10 children still missing. The camp’s website has since been updated with a black ribbon and a single message: “We mourn. We remember. We will not forget.”
Country Star Pat Green Mourns Family Loss
In a deeply personal and emotional moment, Texas-born country singer Pat Green shared that his family has suffered a profound loss in the disaster. In a statement posted to Instagram on Monday, July 7, Green wrote:
“We kindly ask for privacy and space as we mourn, support each other, and begin to process what comes next for our family. Thank you for your love, prayers, and compassion.”
Shortly afterward, his wife Kori Green revealed the heartbreak behind the statement: Pat’s younger brother John Green, along with John’s wife Julia and their two children, were swept away by the rising floodwaters in Kerr County.
Local outlets KWTX 10 and KHOU have since confirmed that John and Julia Green have both been found deceased. Their two children remain missing.
A Community and Country Industry in Mourning
The news has sent shockwaves not only through Green’s fanbase but also across the country music community. Artists and celebrities are mobilizing in support:
Robert Earl Keen, another Texas native, has announced a benefit concert and pledged 100% of tour merchandise sales to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, which is currently coordinating local relief. “Yellowstone” actor Cole Hauser is reportedly sending truckloads of emergency supplies to rescue crews and first responders, who are still working around the clock to find survivors and recover the lost.
The Search Continues
As of today, more than 40 people remain unaccounted for statewide, with emergency responders warning that continued rainfall could complicate rescue and recovery efforts. Many roads remain impassable, and power outages persist in rural areas.
Shelters have filled to capacity, and officials are urging any displaced residents to register with the Texas Emergency Response Network. Mental health counselors and chaplains have also been dispatched to affected areas, especially around the sites where children were lost.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the families mourning unimaginable losses, with the children still waiting to be found, and with the brave first responders risking their lives to help their neighbors.
