More than 100 people are confirmed dead and at least 150 remain missing after torrential flash floods swept across the Texas Hill Country over the Independence Day weekend. Kerr County alone has reported 95 fatalities and 161 missing residents after the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes, driven by more than a foot of rain that fell in under 12 hours. Search-and-rescue teams from state and local agencies continue to comb the region, while Travis County officials work to restore critical infrastructure. A bridge that once provided the only road access to the Sandy Creek community was destroyed; engineers are evaluating a temporary low-water crossing and phased repairs, and a disaster resource center will open 10 July at Danielson Middle School in Leander to offer meals, medical screenings and cleanup support. Relief funding is accelerating. The Community Foundation for the Texas Hill Country’s Kerr County Flood Relief Fund is channeling donations to first responders and recovery groups. Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves has pledged US$1 million to the American Red Cross, Whataburger has given US$100,000 and will donate proceeds from commemorative cup sales through month-end, and Walmart has committed up to US$500,000 in cash and in-kind aid. P. Terry’s, Texas Roadhouse, 7 Brew Coffee and dozens of other eateries statewide are steering all or part of this week’s sales to flood assistance, culminating in a benefit concert at Austin’s Long Center on 13 July.