The Hunt Store was badly damaged by the Texas floods, but the owner vows to rebuild the landmark where Kinky Friedman and other music stars performed.

More than 160 people are still missing after deadly floods hit Texas during the Fourth of July weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott stated in a news conference on Tuesday, July 8. Abbott noted those reported missing are in Kerr County, an area that was hit the hardest due to the sudden rise of the Guadalupe River.

Officials have reported that 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic died in the devastating floods, with five campers and a counselor still missing.

Residents say Kerr County’s use of CodeRED alerts was sporadic and inconsistent. Local officials have not answered questions about when and how they utilized the system, which has been in place since 2009.

Federal forecasters issued their first flood warning at 1:14 a.m. on July 4. Local officials haven’t shed light on when they saw the warnings.

The flooding on Independence Day destroyed a historic business in Kerr County. The Hunt Store isn’t just a shop. It’s a restaurant. A music venue. A gathering place. “We were here almost every single day,

Severe storms moved through the Texas Hill Country early Friday morning, prompting flooded roads, rescues and stalled vehicles.

Texas flood survivor Julia Hatfield recounts how she and her husband escaped flash flooding at an RV park in Kerr County, Texas.