Students say in Kerr County, they’re doing similar work as they do during preparation for the yearly student bonfire, and already having those skills has made their help efficient and effective.

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KERRVILLE, Texas — Kerrville city leaders held a special meeting Monday, discussing flood recovery efforts and the city's response. City Manager Dalton Rice announced they have extended the disaster declaration while 161 people remain missing following the deadly Fourth of July floods.

A helicopter involved in emergency operations was forced to land in Kerrville after a private drone struck it Monday afternoon.

The threat of additional rain on Monday has prompted Kerr County officials to ask search and rescue volunteers to seek “higher ground.”

In a Sunday afternoon press conference, Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice indicated for the first time that officials would review their protocols.

The governor said Tuesday that the state had “assets, resources and personnel” in place before the July 4 floods. On Wednesday evening, the death toll rose to 120.

Here are five key takeaways from the president's visit to Kerrville.

The Salvation Army is setting up emergency response services in the Walmart parking lot amid historic flooding.