Local officials in one of the hardest-hit counties have still revealed little about what, if any, actions they took to safeguard residents, tourists, and visitors in an area known as “flash flood alley.

Texas county commissioners previously suggested "river calling," an informal phone chain used by summer camps, would be better than installing new flood sirens.

Kerr County continues to search for people who are missing after deadly floods hit summer camps, homes and roads July 4. Their team is giving updates on those efforts. We are updating our daily live blog as we learn more.