The catastrophic Central Texas floods have claimed at least 121 lives and left 173 missing, as a report reveals that Kerr County officials were repeatedly denied state funding for an emergency flood warning system.

In the last nine years, federal funding for a system has been denied to the county as it contends with a tax base hostile to government overspending.

A memorial service was held in Kerr County, Texas on Friday to honor the victims and those still missing from flooding that recently struck the region.

Over 12,000 volunteers have already assisted in Kerr County, according to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Luna Clean Food Café in Waco is helping flood victims in Kerr County. This morning, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., the café held a “Moana Breakfast” where kids and families could eat before heading to the Central Texas Library to meet Moana and enjoy story time.

In the days after the devastating flood that killed dozens in Central Texas, local officials have deflected direct questions about preparations and warnings in advance of the storm that struck July Fourth.

The number of people reported missing in Kerr County, Texas, as a result of last week’s flash floods continues to soar. Authorities say search teams combing through the debris and destruction there are looking for more than 160 people who disappeared in the raging waters.

Twice, the Texas Division of Emergency Management turned down Kerr County's requests for money to improve flood warnings. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ Funniest cap messages Get the ...

President Trump is visiting Kerr County, Texas to meet with first responders and families affected by the flash floods. The cozy relationship between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin may be turning sour,