Eastland family loses control of Camp Mystic

Eastland family loses control of Camp Mystic by Alexis Govea, Bob Gambert Fri, November 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM Updated Fri, November 6, 2026 at 1:10 PM 9 VIEW ALL PHOTOS The Eastland family is no longer in control of Camp Mystic. A federal bankruptcy judge has approved an agreement handing control of the camp to two independent overseers. Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: Camp Mystic Eastland family Federal bankruptcy Independent overseers Wrongful-death lawsuits Criminal investigation July 2025 flooding Hill Country property SAN ANTONIO - A big development in the Hill Country. The Eastland family is no longer in control of Camp Mystic. A federal bankruptcy judge has approved an agreement handing control of the camp to two independent overseers. This comes as the camp faces an active criminal investigation and multiple wrongful-death lawsuits stemming from the deadly July 2025 flooding. Now a federal bankruptcy judge has given two independent officials sole authority over the camp and its land. They’ll direct bankruptcy re-organization, decide how the camp will handle both lawsuits and government investigations. They'll also consider any sale of assets. The decision means a bankruptcy trustee will not take over the case, which many of the camp's critics had called for. The judge says the new leadership structure addresses concerns that the eastlands' personal interests could clash with the companies' interests. Any final civil settlements with the flood victims or the potential sale of the massive 749-acre Hill Country property will still have to be officially signed off in federal court. Trending Dozens of undelivered ballots found in dumpster at Seattle park The ballots have already been reissued to the affected voters. Eastland family loses control of Camp Mystic A federal bankruptcy judge has stripped the Eastland family of control of Camp Mystic, installing two independent overseers as the camp faces a criminal probe and wrongful-death suits tied to the July 2025 flood. Night out turns violent as gunfire erupts outside La Cantera-area business Night out turns violent as gunfire erupts outside La Cantera-area business 1 dead, 1 in grave condition after shootout with police at Alamo Ranch San Antonio police are investigating an officer-involved shooting on the far West Side near Lone Star Parkway and Alamo Ranch Parkway. One person is dead, another is hospitalized in critical condition. No officers hurt. Nearly 32 kilos of suspected cocaine seized in traffic stop; suspect taken into custody A traffic stop along Interstate 10 in Guadalupe County led to the seizure of nearly 32 kilograms of suspected cocaine and the arrest of a Laredo man, according to the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office.The sheriff’s NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 5 NEW Soggy weather and low temps coming to San Antonio area, potentially bringing flooding 3 NEW San Antonio takes on Portland following Wembanyama's 52-point game against Sacramento 13 NEW Porch Fest brings live music, community to the Beacon Hill and Alta Vista neighborhoods! 3 San Antonio City Council members seek limits on SAPD cooperation with ICE