Less than three months after the devastating and deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country, Camp Mystic plans to reopen part of its camp.

The camp's owners announced plans to reopen the Cypress Lake location, which is separate from the part of the camp that flooded in July, killing 27 girls and counselors.

In an email sent Monday to the families of the victims and obtained by the Associated Press, the camp said when it reopens, its planning and procedures will follow the "requirements of the camp safety legislation you bravely championed." About an hour later, the camp sent an email to the rest of the families announcing the decision.

The email states, "We are not only rebuilding the cabins and trails, but also a place where laughter, friendship and spiritual growth will continue to

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