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“ History repeated itself when the Guadalupe River swept away Camp Mystic. Why few lessons were learned after the 1987 flood. ” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

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KERR COUNTY — Lavonda Koons gripped the back of the driver's seat, watching as the Guadalupe River rose quickly around her stalled school bus. Through the rearview mirror, she saw a van behind them sinking into the floodwaters.

She locked eyes with her husband who was driving the bus. It was still raining a

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