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More than a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
Emergency responders continue to search for missing people and local police said efforts have been slowed by "sightseers who are making things worse."
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that 10 bodies have been recovered from the deadly July 5 flood. The confirmed death toll across Travis, Williamson and Burnet counties is at least 17.
Kerr County remains at the center of the disaster after the Guadalupe River burst its banks on Friday. Ninety-six people in the county are dead, including 36 children, officials said Thursday. At least 161 others were still missing in the county.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNTexas Hill Country floods: What we know so far
With hundreds confirmed dead, questions remain about the local response to flood warnings. Meanwhile, lawmakers will weigh measures to mitigate future disasters.
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Kerr County flooding death toll rises to 108 with 2 still missing after Abbott says body is found
A man and a little girl from Camp Mystic were still missing, Abbott said. At least 136 people have died statewide in the floods.
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The Texas Department of Agriculture is deploying resources to help farmers and ranchers recover from the Hill Country floods.
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