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The death toll reached 109 Heavy rain hit the Central Texas area on Tuesday. Flash floods began early in the morning hours on July 4th.
Some remain missing. Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas “will not stop until a missing person is found.”
Cooper Flag played his college basketball career in North Carolina for Duke. However, he is a new resident of Texas and begins his NBA career. Dallas Mavericks. The rookie is currently in Las Vegas in the NBA Summer League, but he took a little time to send a heartfelt message to people in his new home state, affected by the devastating flood.
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The aftermath of the flash floods held in Carville, Texas on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025. (Derek rocked for Fox News digital)
“First of all, my thoughts and prayers are just to say I’m with the families affected by this situation last weekend,” Flag held his media session in the NBA Summer League. Dallas Morning News.
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On Monday, Camp Mystic – All Girls Christian Camp in Hunt, Texas, said he was saddened after losing 27 campers and a counselor. Five campers and one counselor are missing as of Tuesday.
“Our hearts are broken with our families who are enduring this unimaginable tragedy,” Camp said in a statement. “We pray constantly for them.”
On Tuesday, the National Weather Service in San Antonio, Texas, said “additional showers and thunderstorms are possible, but we expect little compensation.”

Camp Mystic will be reflected in the water on July 7, 2025 after flash floods swept the area in Hunt, Texas. (Eli Hartman/AP photos, files)
Last month, and since everyone is barely surprised, the Mavericks chose the flag Top Picks 2025 NBA Draft.
18-year-old Flag is no. He became one of the youngest basketball stars filmed in 1. Lebron James holds the distinction of being the youngest player in league history with the overall pick at the top.

Cooper Flag speaks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft – Round 1 round at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, June 25, 2025. (Microlence/nbae via Getty Images)
Flag explained the moment he heard his name, called “Dreams Come True” by the NBA Commissioner.
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Flag is scheduled to make his NBA Summer League debut on July 10th. Los Angeles Lakers. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd recently revealed he wants to see FLAGG act in the point guard position.
“I want to put him in the point guard. I want to make him uncomfortable and see how he reacts. I can run the show. I’ll be able to play. Play (small forward). He’s playing it comfortably. We want to push. He’ll respond positively.”
Julia Bonavita of Fox News contributed to this report.
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