Texas officials refused to answer many serious questions about how prepared they were for the deadly flooding that struck the area on July 4th.

The loss of life is unimaginable. While we are still grappling with what happened, it’s important to understand the historic nature of this flood. It likely already ranks as the third-deadliest flood in Texas history.

Former first lady Laura Bush taught drama at the camp, which has operated for a century. Jenna Bush Hager teared up on Monday while sharing her personal connection to the devastating floods in Central Texas.