Texas officials confirmed Sunday at least 79 people were killed in deadly flooding in Central Texas. Highland Park ISD is among the entities honoring the lost.
DALLAS — People across the state, including many in North Texas, are adorning trees with green ribbons in memory of Camp Mystic’s victims from the devastating Texas Hill Country floods during Fourth of July weekend.
Texas officials Sunday confirmed that at least 79 people were killed in deadly flooding in Central Texas, with dozens more still unaccounted for statewide — including 10 girls and a counselor from Camp Mystic.
Some of those campers are among the several North Texans who were killed or who remain unaccounted for.
Officials with the Highland Park Independent School District (ISD), who said their district accounted for “numerous” students who were in the Texas Hill Country area during the flooding, announced that they will have green ribbons available for pickup Monday via the Highland Park High School PTA.
“Numerous HPISD students were in the area and forced to evacuate during this natural disaster” the district shared in a statement. “We are deeply saddened to report the loss of multiple students, and our thoughts and prayers are with all of the families deeply affected by this unimaginable tragedy.”
The Highland Park High School PTA said in a social media post that district schools will also have green ribbons tied around the trees on campuses, and is encouraging Highland Park ISD families to do the same with trees on their properties.
“Our Scots family extends our heartfelt prayers and concern for all the Camp Mystic families affected by the recent flooding,” the Highland Park High School PTA’s post read. “We have heard stories of incredible bravery, miracles, as well as profound loss. Please know that the Scots stand together offering our deepest love and unwavering support. As a sign of solidarity, along with the other schools, we will be tying green ribbons around the trees at our homes and on our Highland Park campuses. Together, our Scots will show our support of our district’s young students who we love greatly.”