Overview

• The body of a 10-year-old girl swept away by rapidly rising floodwaters near Fireman’s Park in Brenham, Texas, was recovered by a dive team on Tuesday morning.
• The child was last seen Monday afternoon when sudden flooding overwhelmed a creek; bystanders and a police officer attempted rescues but were unsuccessful.
• A coordinated multi-agency search involving drones, canine units, and swift-water rescue teams was conducted, with water operations paused overnight due to heavy thunderstorms.
• The Brenham Independent School District is providing counseling and support to students and staff following the tragedy.
• Forecasters warn of continued severe weather in southeastern Texas, with additional heavy rainfall and flash flood risks predicted in the coming days.