Search for missing continues after catastrophic Texas floods: Weekend Rundown

Catastrophic flooding struck central Texas on Friday, causing a surge of 20 to 26 feet on the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, leading to widespread damage and washing out roads

Catastrophic flooding struck central Texas on Friday, causing a surge of 20 to 26 feet on the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, leading to widespread damage and washing out roads.

Dozens of people were killed over the weekend; the death toll at 12:30 a.m. ET Monday was 81 across multiple counties. In Kerr County, officials reported 68 deaths — including those of 28 children — and at least 10 children were still missing from Camp Mystic.

Meanwhile, the National Weather Service extended the flood watch over much of south-central Texas as several inches of rain fell on the region.

President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County. The declaration will allow first responders to have access to the resources they need as they continue search and recovery efforts.

Trump on Friday signed into law his sweeping tax cut and spending package, which he has called the “big, beautiful bill,” in a Fourth of July ceremony packed with patriotic pomp and symbolism.