Gov. Greg Abbott wrote a letter Wednesday morning instructing flags on state property to immediately be lowered statewide.

The record of frequent, often deadly floods in Central Texas goes back more than 200 years to July 1819, when floodwaters spilled into the major plazas of San Antonio. That city on the edge of the Hill Country was hit by major floods again in 1913, 1921, 1998 and 2025, to cite a few examples.

From fundraisers and benefits to nonprofit organizations doing the hard work, here's a list of ways to help victims of the July 4 weekend floods.

In what experts call "Flash Flood Alley," the terrain reacts quickly to rainfall steep slopes, rocky ground, and narrow riverbeds leave little time for warning.

Catastrophic flash floods in Central Texas killed at least 119 people and left more than 170 missing across several counties on July 4. Amid the ongoing recovery efforts, some have questioned if

Recent rainfall brought relief to Central Texas drought, improving conditions and boosting lake levels. AUSTIN, Texas — Recent heavy rainfall has led to notable improvements in drought conditions across the region, not only easing the grip of drought but also providing a welcome boost to local lake levels.

More than 100 lives were lost, many young campers, in the Fourth of July flood. What happened and how can you help?

George Davis said he’s grateful to be alive after catastrophic flooding swept through an RV resort in Center Point over the Fourth of July holiday.