The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros are getting set to kick off a crucial three-game series at Daikin Park that will take both teams to the All-Star break. But

As rescue efforts end, volunteers and retired responders reflect on the toll — and the hope — of bringing closure to families.

The threat of heavy rain is “slight” for this weekend, but with the ground fully saturated in Kerr County even small amounts of rainfall could cause flooding.

First responders like Hinkley are now back in North Texas to rehab as other teams head to the flooding area to provide more relief. Benbrook native Amy Houston with the Rancher Navy rolled out Friday to provide relief for agricultural needs in the area.

More rain will hit Texas this weekend, with localized amounts as high as 8 inches, only a week after the region was inundated with flash floods. National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists issued widespread flood watches across the Lonestar State on Friday, warning of additional heavy rainfall that could cause further flooding.

Maps show how heavy rainfall and rocky terrain helped create the devastating Texas floods that have killed more than 120 people.

Some governors and mayors are concerned over how current or potential cuts to agencies will impact how the government can respond in the future to major weather events.

Max Chesnes is the Tampa Bay Times' environment and climate reporter, covering public lands, water quality, wildlife and everything in between. Reach him at [email protected] or follow him on Instagram @MaxChesnes. Anyone can view a sampling of recent comments, but you must be a Times subscriber to contribute. Log in above or subscribe here.