Schreiner University hosted local author Tom Fox for a reading of his book, "Deluge Before Dawn," as part of the university's Distinguished Lecture series.

On Wednesday, Sept. 9, community members filled the seats of the Schreiner University ballrooms for a brief look inside "Deluge Before Dawn," a book Fox penned that tells the story of the July 4, 2025, floods through the perspective of survivors, local officials, and first responders.

Fox is tied to the tragedy not only as a resident of the Hill Country, but also as a camper at Camp Stewart as a young boy.