President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited Texas this weekend for a firsthand look at the areas devastated by catastrophic flooding. But amid the tragedy have also come amazing stories of survival.
A preacher who led a small Hispanic church in Florida has been deported to Guatemala after two decades on American soil. The 42-year-old immigrant is married with five children.
The people of Kerrville, Texas, are mourning the lives lost as they continue searching for victims of the catastrophic floods. At least 120 people are dead and 150 are missing. Volunteers from across the country are gathering together to help the grieving community.
![Students sing "Amazing Grace" during a vigil at the University of Texas in Austin to honor flooding victims, July 8, 2025. (Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman/Statesman.com/ via AP)](https://cmsedit.cbn.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_xl_640x480/public/media/slider/images/texasfloodingvigilap.jpg?itok=NvJsxOzE "Students sing "Amazing Grace" during a vigil at the University of Texas in Austin to honor flooding victims, July 8, 2025. (Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman/Statesman.com/ via AP)")
A new survey of Americans suggests that faith-driven families don't just survive hardships, they often thrive in them. More importantly, it appears their faith — and the hardship — are both essential to their flourishing over time.
When the media reported the tragic news that Camp Mystic director Dick Eastland died trying to save kids amid catastrophic Guadalupe River flooding, Dr. Jim Denison was heartbroken but unsurprised.
The July 4th flash floods in Texas have now claimed the lives of more than 100 people, and search and rescue teams are still combing through miles of debris for those still missing.
Baylor University has rescinded the nearly $650,000 grant it received from a progressive foundation that was to be used to help foster LGBTQ "inclusion and belonging in the church," the school's president announced.
As the search continues for the dozens of people still missing in central Texas after devastating floods pounded the region, the director of Camp Mystic is being hailed as a hero for giving his life as he attempted to save others.
Rescuers are still searching for victims of the flash floods in Texas after the disaster took the lives of more than 82 people, with dozens still missing. The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in less than an hour, sweeping through campgrounds, including a Christian summer camp as 750 children slept.