Texas flood rescue operations continue, with Deputy Stewart from Washington State and others facing harsh conditions.

The Upper Guadalupe River Authority had a $3 million reserve, but cut taxes rather than replacing an outdated flood alert system before the July 4 Hill Country flood.

Texas lawmakers’ inaction on flood prevention often hits rural and economically disadvantaged communities the hardest, experts said.

Testimony will be heard from those in charge of managing rivers as well as emergency managers and first responders about the flash flooding that killed at least 135 people.

The newly created Disaster Preparedness & Flooding committees in the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate met jointly in Austin to hold hearings. While some lawmakers had anticipated asking questions of local Kerr County officials, it was quickly revealed that wasn't going to happen.

Social media posts claim Kerr County, an area hit hard by devastating flash floods, rejected the money from the Biden administration.

Lipton Hard Iced Tea pledges financial aid to Kerr County Flood Relief in Texas through proceeds from its 12-pack sales until the end of August, capped at $30,000.

INGRAM, Texas — Kerr County is hosting an informational town hall for those impacted by the floods Tuesday night in Ingram. Officials say the meeting will be provide helpful information to residents. FEMA’s flood outreach specialist and the assistant national flood insurance program state coordinator will be there as well.