After a tragedy, records from local archives can help us understand how a community understands itself. Here’s some of what we learned following the devastating July 4 flooding in Texas.

As the water rises, so does the Kerr County community, especially one man who reunited a brother and sister, swept away in the flood.

The death toll from the devastating floods that swept through Kerr County early Friday stands at 107 , officials said Tuesday.

New recorded audio from the early hours of July 4 show what first responders were dealing with as flooding led to the deaths of hundred of people in Kerr County.

In both a feat of incredible strength and endurance and a show of support for those suffering in the wake of devastating floods in Central Texas, a man laced up his shoes on Monday and ran until Tuesday evening.

TEXAS, USA — Steve Edwards, a resident of Tom Green County, died in the historic flooding that swept through Kerr County Texas July 4, Tom Green County Dispatch confirmed.

A West Texas juvenile probation officer, Jayda Floyd, and others died in Kerr County floods. The community mourns, honors them, and supports the victims.

Kerr County officials say death toll has risen to 96 due to the Hill Country floods, including 60 adults and 36 children.

State and local officials said they did their best to coordinate evacuations and rescues, but better cellphone service might help in future floods.