The death toll in the July 4 Central Texas flooding rose to 103 on Friday as the search continued for those still missing.

As rescue efforts end, volunteers and retired responders reflect on the toll — and the hope — of bringing closure to families.

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Congressman Greg Casar and several other Democratic lawmakers have sent letters to U.S. leaders in the aftermath of deadly Central Texas floods, demanding answers about the federal response.

More than 170 people are still believed to be missing a week after the forceful floodwater hit over the July Fourth weekend.

Kerr County officials said Wednesday that their priority is to continue to search for missing people and get families closure as recovery efforts continue across Hill Country following the deadly floods.

The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros are getting set to kick off a crucial three-game series at Daikin Park that will take both teams to the All-Star break. But

Players and staff for the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros will wear specially designed batting practice shirts to show support for Central Texas flood victims ahead of the clubs’ series opener on Friday at Daikin Park,

In response to the deadly Central Texas floods, Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday expanded the special session agenda to prioritize disaster readiness, including flood alerts, emergency upgrades, and recovery aid.

The record of frequent, often deadly floods in Central Texas goes back more than 200 years to July 1819, when floodwaters spilled into the major plazas of San Antonio. That city on the edge of the Hill Country was hit by major floods again in 1913, 1921, 1998 and 2025, to cite a few examples.

First responders like Hinkley are now back in North Texas to rehab as other teams head to the flooding area to provide more relief. Benbrook native Amy Houston with the Rancher Navy rolled out Friday to provide relief for agricultural needs in the area.