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Country star is raising money for relief efforts after losing four family members in the July 4 Kerr County disaster

The country singer’s brother and sister-in-law passed away and their children are missing after the devastating floods that hit Texas on July 4.

The first State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The state has awarded around $660 million since the plan was published, with a special legislative session coming.

A crisis communication expert says everyday notifications are weakening the impact of life-saving emergency alerts.

The National Weather Service has extended a flood watch for San Antonio, Austin and the Hill Country. Additional rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are forecast, with isolated totals of 3 inches in some areas.

Bob Canales spent the early morning hours of July 4 frantically trying to help people near the Kerrville RV park he and his wife own.

President Donald Trump is visiting Texas on Friday to assess catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 120 people. Despite his past calls to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Trump has praised the federal response to the disaster.

In the wake of the deadly flash floods in Texas, state leaders are exploring whether to install more flood warning sirens. Such sirens can save lives if they're part of a larger warning system.

The floods killed more than 120 people, including at least 36 children. Pediatric psychologist Stevie Puckett-Perez said adults need to support their kids through processing their grief.

Many of the flood victims were children. They left behind their stuffed animals.

Texas Christian University is offering free trauma support for victims of the Central Texas flooding, which has killed at least 30 children. The support is offered through a fully online, self-guided course.

Firefighters from Mexico, who are highly trained in search and rescue and have participated in missions all over the world, are assisting with recovery efforts in Texas.