News 4 and FOX San Antonio are proud to announce a full screening of “Rising Waters: When Warnings Went Silent,” a documentary about the July 2025 Texas floods and “the warnings that never came,” during the 32nd San Antonio Film Festival on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Attendees are asked to arrive at The Gunter Hotel (205 E. Houston St.) at 6:30 p.m. A music video for “Dear Eloise” by the Texas band Blackwater Draw is scheduled for 7 p.m., followed by the documentary screening at 7:10 p.m. Its run time is approximately 50 minutes.
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In partnership with the band Blackwater Draw, the event will honor Eloise “Lulu” Peck, who died during the Kerr County floods while attending Camp Mystic.
The band wrote “Dear Eloise” in her memory, and organizers said proceeds from song downloads benefit the Living for Lulu Foundation. Guests are encouraged to consider donating to the foundation by scanning a QR code or by visiting livingforlulu.org.
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The documentary is described by the San Antonio Film Festival as follows: “More than 130 lives lost. Deadly flood waters. And warnings that never came. News 4 San Antonio, Fox SA, CBS Austin, and Telemundo Austin team up for a months-long investigation into the July 2025 Texas floods and the leadership failures that may have cost lives. We also share the emotional stories from families who want answers.”
A Q&A panel discussion is planned immediately after the screening. The discussion will include photographers and reporters from KABB and WOAI in San Antonio, who captured images during the first few days of the flooding, conducted interviews, and “lived this story.”
In partnership with our crews throughout the region, we are shining a light on the moments before, during, and after the devastating flood disaster that reshaped entire communities.
“Rising Waters: When Warnings Went Silent” is a powerful examination of what went wrong, how residents were impacted, and the ongoing recovery that followed. Through firsthand accounts, on-the-ground reporting, and in-depth analysis, the project highlights the human cost of the disaster and the critical questions that remain.
By bringing attention to these experiences, we aim to inform, honor those affected, and ensure lessons are learned to help prevent future tragedies.
“Every life has a story worth telling. Every story deserves to be remembered.”
Can’t make the screening? WATCH THE FULL DOCUMENTARY ON OUR YOUTUBE PAGE HERE!
A ticket costs $12. You can click here to buy your ticket or festival pass.