More than 160 people are still believed to be missing in Texas days after flash floods killed over 100 people during the July Fourth weekend, the state’s governor said Tuesday.

After deadly flooding devastated parts of Kerr County, grief has rippled far beyond the disaster zone, even reaching some of the state's youngest residents. In the wake of tragedy, children across Texas are finding ways to help, turning their sadness into service for those affected.

A Texas state flag flies in a yard filled with debris on July 6, 2025 in Hunt, Texas. Heavy rainfall caused flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas with multiple fatalities reported. Kyle Hammock sits on tree debris at the bank Guadalupe River on July 5,