Death and destruction at a venerable Texas summer camp might have parents wondering about the risks of sending their kids away to any camp, even if it's in a much different setting and less vulnerable to a natural disaster.

Heavy rains fell quickly in the predawn hours of Friday in the Texas Hill Country, causing the Gaudalupe River to rise 26 feet in just 45 minutes.

The catastrophe was caused by a perfect storm of difficult-to-forecast rainfall and fast-moving water. Some wonder if budget cuts made things worse.

Before heading to bed before the Fourth of July holiday, Christopher Flowers checked the weather while staying at a friend’s house along the Guadalupe River. Nothing in the forecast alarmed him. Hours later,

The NBA announced Monday that it has partnered with the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs and the NBA Players' Association to provide $2 million in support toward relief efforts for those affected by the devastating flooding across the Texas Hill Country.

"It's important to the entire Astros organization to send immediate support to our fellow Texans throughout the Hill Country during this devastating time," Astros owner and chairm

The Cowboys, Texans and the NFL are helping those in need as recovery continues after devastating floods ravaged the Hill Country.