Texas Floods Kill Over 100 Including Chiefs Heiress Relative

Gracie Hunt, heiress to the Kansas City Chiefs, publicly mourned the tragic loss of her nine-year-old cousin Janie Hunt in the devastating Texas floods that claimed over 100 lives, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic. In her heartfelt Instagram post, Hunt reflected on the coexistence of beauty and suffering in the world, expressing her faith and hope rooted in Christian scripture, emphasizing that following Jesus provides comfort amid pain. Janie Hunt was the great-granddaughter of billionaire William Herbert Hunt and related to Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt's family. The floods, which hit Wimberley and surrounding areas, led to massive evacuations and ongoing search efforts, with authorities confirming 27 fatalities, including children. Hunt's message resonated with many as she highlighted the difficult questions about faith in the face of tragedy but also underscored hope for redemption and renewal. The broader community, including the Camp Mystic organization, shared in the grief and continues to pray for the victims and their families.