It’s just nice to see how everyone’s coming together to help other people who are going through something tough,” said cheer team member Sierra Lemos.

As tears streamed down their faces, community members looked at the photos attached to a growing memorial wall.

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

While many questions remain unanswered, and communities across the state are only in the beginning stages of recovery, it is becoming more clear just how devastating and fatal the weather event

The Flood Watch in effect for parts of the southern Plains, including much of Oklahoma and Texas, was expanded southeast this morning to encompass areas that were hit hard by catastrophic and deadly flash flooding last weekend, including Kerr, Travis and Burnet Counties.

KWTX’s Gordon Collier sat down with Central Texas native Jenna B. Worden who was moved by the tragic Hill Country flooding and wrote a song to comfort those affected.

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

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.