Follow for live updates in the Texas flooding as more than 173 are missing as rescuers continue a desperate search

Officials in flood-stricken central Texas on Wednesday again deflected mounting questions about whether they could have done more to warn people ahead of devastating flash flooding that killed at least 119 people on July 4.

At least 24 people are dead after heavy rain lashed Texas, leading to "catastrophic" flooding. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said emergency responders remained in a search and rescue posture, hours after the flooding along the Guadalupe River inundated nearby areas.

State and county offices are offering resources and services to those affected by the recent devastating and deadly flooding in Central Texas.

When the precipitation intensified in the early morning hours Friday, many people failed to receive or respond to flood warnings at riverside campsites known to be in the floodplain.

Heavy rain poured over parts of central Texas, dumping more than a month's worth of rain for places like San Angelo.

TEGNA Texas created a new charitable fund raising money to support people impacted by devastating floods in Central Texas.

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 Fo

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told CBS News Monday that the state of Texas could pay for storm sirens along the Guadalupe River.