Tragedy in Texas Hill Country Floods | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

A Westlake High School graduate and beloved local figure, Mark Steward, lost his life in the devastating floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country. Remembered as a gifted athlete and singer — a true “Chap” — his passing has deeply shaken the school and community, especially as his father once served on the school board. The floods, fueled by over 25 inches of rain in some areas, triggered multiple swift-water rescues and claimed at least two lives, including a 74-year-old man found in his car. With over 1,300 responders and dozens of aircraft deployed, authorities performed more than…