Texas officials face questions over who monitored weather and warned of floodwaters heading toward camps and homes.

KERRVILLE, Texas – Hundreds gathered on Wednesday night to mourn those killed in the recent Hill Country floods. The community united in grief and hope, seeking comfort amid the ongoing tragedy at the Antler Stadium in Kerrville.

Robert Earl Keen has a personal connection to Kerrville, TX, the site of massive flooding on July 4 that authorities say resulted in the deaths of 111 people, with nearly 170 still unaccounted for at press time.

The devastation in Kerr County is still being tallied, and the road ahead is long. Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Check back later today for updated story links and audio. The devastation in Kerr County is still being tallied, and the road ahead is long.

The death toll in the central Texas flooding is up to 119 people, 95 of them in Kerr County, including 36 children.

Many Texans are still searching for loved ones and answers following the catastrophic flooding event over the weekend. Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring, Jr. joins Katy Tur to share how his community will “come up with a plan” to prevent this kind of event from happening again.

TEGNA Texas created a new charitable fund raising money to support people impacted by devastating floods in Central Texas.

FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration, in coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management, are opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Kerrville on Thursday, July 10, to help homeowners, renters and business owners impacted by the flooding.