A small plane carrying five pickleball players crashed among trees in Texas Hill Country around 11 p.m. Thursday, killing all aboard. The victims were members of the Amarillo Pickleball Club flying to a tournament in New Braunfels when their Cessna 421C went down near Wimberley. Federal authorities are leading the investigation into the crash, which occurred amidst cloudy weather.
A devastating flash flood in the Texas Hill Country claimed the lives of at least 37 people, including 14 children, and left many more missing, especially from a girls’ camp. The Guadalupe River rose rapidly, washing away homes and vehicles after heavy rainfall. Search and rescue efforts were underway using helicopters, boats, and drones, as authorities grappled with the scope of the disaster and the potential for more flooding. Investigations were launched into whether proper warnings were given. The National Weather Service had issued warnings, but the intensity of the downpour caught many off guard.
John Q. Hosedrinker