The event was held as search crews and volunteers continued to scour miles along the Guadalupe River for the people still missing.

More than 111 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week.

Over the last decade, an array of local and state agencies have missed opportunities to fund a flood warning system intended to avert the type of disaster that swept away dozens of youth campers and others in Kerr County,

As the floodwaters rushed into Kerrville, Texas, under the cover of darkness on Friday morning, officers jumped into action to evacuate over 100 homes and rescue more than 200 people in one hour, the police department said.

The governor said Tuesday that the state had “assets, resources and personnel” in place before the July 4 floods.

As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources,

NBC News correspondent Morgan Chesky was born and raised in Kerrville, Texas, and has been covering the devastating flooding in the region. His mother, Karen, and stepfather, Michael, had to evacuate their home on July 4th only to return to find the body of a young girl in the trees.

Several organizations are accepting donations for those impacted by the floods, as well as first responders and volunteers.