The president has defended his administration's response to the fatal flooding amid criticism that federal assistance could have been provided more quickly.

Trump and first lady Melania Trump will arrive in Texas and participate in an aerial tour of the flooding site, which killed at least 120 people and more than 170 remain missing. The president will also participate in a roundtable discussion with first responders and local officials.

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

Four swift water rescue technicians from the Shreveport Fire Department have been deployed for six days, assisting with catastrophic flooding in the Kerrville area of central Texas.

The mission proved to be much more arduous than expected for her and her small crew of four, all of whom are first tour aviators.

Texas Rangers have identified Kellyanne Elizabeth Lytal, 8, as a victim of Camp Mystic after 27 girls went missing after the Guadalupe River flooded the Christian retreat.

The Houston Texans were the first to announce their donations on Saturday, July 5, with more coming throughout the week. The Dallas Cowboys and the NFL Foundation joined the Texans on Sunday, July 6, with each contributing $500,000 in a $1.5 million total donation.

Three Ohio Task Force 1 (OH-TF1) members — a search team manager and two canine search specialists, along with two dogs — will depart from the team's warehouse in Montgomery County around 5-6 p.m. Friday evening. The canines and their handlers will search for people who are missing or who may be trapped.