July 10, 2025 – A Sulphur Springs family’s worst fears were confirmed on Monday when their parents were found dead as a result of the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas.
James and Cindy Rushing had traveled to the Hill Country for the Fourth of July holiday with a camper pulled by a pickup truck.
They did not say exactly where they were camping, but that they were located along the Guadalupe River near Fredericksburg.
Cell phone records indicate the Rushing’s camped at the HRT Texas Hill Country Campground.
The devastating flash flood hit Kerr County and the surrounding area about 4 a.m. Friday morning, as more than a foot of rain fells in a very short time.
K-E-T-K television in Tyler reports that Tamra Blasius, the Rushings’ daughter, says: “Our hearts are broken, and our family is devastated by the loss of both of our parents. There are no words for this kind of pain, but we are clinging to one another and to the love and prayers so many of you have sent our way.”
Tamra continued: “Thank you — deeply — for every message, every prayer, and every kind gesture during this unimaginable time. Please continue to keep our family in your prayers as we walk through the days ahead.”
