Gov. Greg Abbott also directed lawmakers to tighten regulations on THC products, eliminate Texas’ high-stakes STAAR test and rein in local property tax increases during the legislative overtime, which begins July 21.

Richard "Dick" Eastland, the late owner of Camp Mystic who died in last week's flooding, was aware of the dangers of the Guadalupe River and previously advocated for change in warning systems.

As the areas in Central Texas impacted by flash flooding start working to recover from the disaster, the local business community and others have been turning out to help.

A "worst case scenario" of meteorological events contributed to the extreme flash flooding event that killed dozens of people in the region, according to experts.

Northwest Arkansas-based Sheep Dog Impact Assistance is sending dozens of volunteers to Texas to help with recovery efforts after devastating flooding swept through the region over the holiday weekend.

Country music sensation Miranda Lambert is at a loss for words after seeing the impact of the flash floods in her home state of Texas. The Lone Star was hit badly over the Fourth of July weekend, destroying homes and businesses and killing at least 82 people in central Texas.

A flood watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding, according to the National Weather Service. It doesn't guarantee flooding will occur, but it means flooding is possible. Areas north of Dallas to the Red River will remain under flood watch until 7 a.m., according to the NWS in Fort Worth.