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Kerrville police braved the deadly floods on July 4, rescuing hundreds. Read how the officers united under pressure to serve ...

At least 161 people were missing from Kerr County alone, officials said. Several children were among the missing.

Follow for live updates in the Texas flooding as more than 160 are missing as rescuers continue a desperate search ...

Sgt. Jonathan Lamb of the Kerrville Police Department in Texas shared an update Wednesday on rescue and recovery efforts after flash floods.