At least 131 people died in the flash floods that devastated Central Texas over Fourth of July weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott said at a Monday news briefing. Seventeen of those deaths occurred across Travis, Burnet and Williamson counties, according to the latest figures from the governor.

Governor Greg Abbott will travel to Leander today to receive a briefing and hold a press conference on Texas’ response to severe flooding in Central Texas, where the damage to local roads,

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) was asked about FEMA's role in flood response during a press briefing.

Over 130 dead as report claims Camp Mystic leader received flood warning hour before disaster - Flash flood warnings remain in effect across parts of Central Texas Tuesday morning as thunderstorms and

Texas special session called to address flood warning failures and emergency response after Hill Country flooding caused more than 100 deaths.

Texans often draw on the idea of their own self-reliance during times of adversity. Gov. Greg Abbott has used it to deflect tough questions.

The serious threat unfolding in San Saba County is along the San Saba River, another area known to flood. Rains from this weekend — on top of the already soaked ground — were forecast to raise the river above 30 inches. The river is forecast to rise faster and higher than it did on July 4.