The July 4th weekend brought devastating floods to Central Texas, leaving heartbreak in their wake. Among the victims was 21-year-old Joyce Catherine Badon, whose body was recovered after days of searching in Hunt, Texas. Joyce had been celebrating with friends at a riverside house when a sudden flash flood swept through around 4 a.m., washing away cars and cutting off escape routes. Her parents, Ty and Kelleye Badon, confirmed her death and expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of support.
Joyce’s final moments were marked by bravery and fear—she was on the phone with a friend’s father, Thad Heartfield, when she uttered the haunting words: “They just got washed away.” Also swept away were her friends Ella Cahill, Reese Manchaca, and Aidan Heartfield. Reese’s body has since been recovered, while Ella and Aidan remain missing. The search continues, though hope grows fainter with each passing hour.
Tragedy also struck Camp Mystic in Kerr County, where floodwaters tore through the grounds, claiming the lives of 9-year-old…