Texas, flood recovery efforts
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Over 120 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.
Nearly a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
Often the number of people that are reported missing in a natural disaster turns out to be much greater than the actual final tally.
Torrential rain flooded creeks, streams and the Guadalupe River, where the water swelled more than 26 feet in 45 minutes.
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This part of Texas Hill Country is known for flash floods. Why were so many people caught off guard when the river turned violent?
More than 160 people are still believed to be missing in Texas days after flash floods killed over 100 people during the July Fourth weekend, the state's governor said Tuesday.
Eight-year-old girls at sleep-away camp, families crammed into recreational vehicles, local residents traveling to or from work. These are some of the victims.
As tears streamed down their faces, community members looked at the photos attached to a growing memorial wall.