Search and rescue operations persist in Central Texas following deadly flooding, with Governor Greg Abbott initiating a special legislative session to enhance flood preparedness.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts continue after the deadly floods in Central Texas as crews work to remove debris from roads and bridges. The governor said search parties still include many out-of-state volunteers and dog teams.

A flood watch is in effect into July 15 for more than a dozen counties as saturated ground gets drenched again.

INGRAM, Texas — Search and rescue crews from Mexico were forced to halt their operations on the Guadalupe River in Ingram, Texas Monday as rain caused water levels to rise, complicating efforts to find victims of the deadly July 4th floods.

The Texas Hill Country suffered massive flash flooding over July 4, resulting in 135 deaths and the destruction of homes and vehicles. Intensive search efforts have reduced the number of missing people to three,

Amid rescue efforts after massive flooding in Texas, an illegal drone struck a helicopter involved in an emergency response in Kerr County.

Kerr County teams have located most of the 160 people previously unaccounted for in the wake of the July 4th Texas flooding, with just three still missing.

Governor Abbott and General Nordhaus surveyed flood damage in Kerrville, Texas, and reviewed recovery efforts.