As recently as last week, nearly 100 people were still missing following the July 4 weekend floods. Read more at straitstimes ...

Two massive disasters this year are leading some to grapple with the question of how to get officials and the public to care and take action.

KERRVILLE, Texas — Just three people remain missing — down from nearly 100 at last count — since the Texas Hill Country was pounded by massive flooding on July 4, officials said Saturday.

Nearly 100 people were believed to be missing last week and at least 135 have died from flash flooding in central Texas.

Officials in Kerr County reported Saturday that only three people remain missing following the devastating July 4 floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country, a dramatic drop from the nearly 100 ...