A small Texas town that recorded no deaths in last weekend’s flood disaster had recently upgraded its emergency alert system — the kind of setup state, county and federal officials

After the devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country on Friday, some of those who survived the storm are now picking up the pieces after losing property and even homes.

At least 24 people are dead after heavy rain lashed Texas, leading to "catastrophic" flooding. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said emergency responders remained in a search and rescue posture, hours after the flooding along the Guadalupe River inundated nearby areas.

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• Texas flood victims: At least 150 people are known to be missing in Kerr County as a result of the flooding in central Texas, according to officials. At least a dozen others are missing in other parts of the state. Authorities said Wednesday that 120 people have died. Read more about the victims.

The July 4 flash floods in Central Texas have claimed at least 119 lives, a toll that continues to rise as search crews and volunteers sift through wreckage. Among the dead are 27 children and counselors from Camp Mystic, a Christian girls’ camp nestled along the Guadalupe River. As of July 9, 173 people remain missing.

Angel PAWS drove 270 miles to the Salvation Army in Kerrville. The therapy dogs quickly became a source of comfort for both disaster survivors and relief workers.

While local leaders in parts of the Hill Country are facing tough questions about the lack of a flood warning system, the fire chief in the town of Comfort in Kerr County is crediting his with saving lives.