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this The death toll reached 109 Heavy rains hit the central Texas area for several days on Tuesday. The mountain flood began in the early morning of July 4.
Several people are still missing. Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas “will not stop until every missing person is found.”
Cooper Flagg played for Duke in North Carolina. But he is a new Texas resident who will start with his NBA career Dallas Mavericks. The rookie is currently in Las Vegas for the NBA Summer League, but he has spent a little time sending a heartfelt message to those in their new homeland affected by the devastating floods.
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The consequences of a mountain flood in Kerrville, Texas Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (Derek Shakes Fox News Numbers)
“First of all, I just want to say my thoughts and pray for families affected by this situation over the past weekend,” Flagg said in the media conference at the opening ceremony of the NBA Summer League, Dallas Morning Post.
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Mystic Camp in Hunter, Texas was a Christian camp for all girls on Monday — saying it was sad after losing 27 campers and counselors. As of Tuesday, five campers and one counselor were still missing.
“Our hearts and our families are accompanied by those unimaginable tragedies,” the camp said in a statement. “We have been praying for them.”
“More showers and thunderstorms may be possible, but coverage is expected to be lower,” the National Weather Service in San Antonio, Texas said Tuesday.
Camp Mystic is reflected in the water after sweeping the area on July 7, 2025 in Hunt, Texas. (Eli Hartman/AP Photos, Files)
Last month, almost no one was surprised, the Mavericks chose Flag First choice In the 2025 NBA Draft.
Flagg, 18, became one of the youngest basketball stars. LeBron James retains the difference to be the youngest player in league history.
Cooper Flagg talked with the media at the 2025 NBA Draft – the first round at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on June 25, 2025. (Mike Lawrence/nbae via Getty Image)
Flag called him the moment he heard the NBA commissioner call it “a dream come true.”
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Flag is expected to debut in the NBA Summer League on July 10 Los Angeles Lakers. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd recently revealed that he wanted to see Flagg’s action at the point guard position.
“I want to put him in the point guard. I want to make him uncomfortable and see how he reacts. Be able to perform. Be able to play (scoring guard). Play (small forward). He plays that with ease. We want to push. I think he will respond in a positive way.”
Fox News’s Julia Bonavita contributed to the report.
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