The resolution accuses Fire Chief Joel Baker of being slow to deploy assistance to Kerr County during the deadly July 4 flood.

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Congressman Greg Casar and several other Democratic lawmakers have sent letters to U.S. leaders in the aftermath of deadly Central Texas floods, demanding answers about the federal response.

The Austin, Texas, fire chief is being accused of denying requests to send rescuers to Kerrville days before the catastrophic flooding — because of an $800,000 dispute with the state government.

Alert fatigue may have led some residents to ignore warnings. Spotty cell service also could have kept some alerts from coming in at all.

We are looking at a marginal flood risk this weekend. While this is a low risk due to oversaturated ground from the heavy rains over the last week or so, this doesn't mean we have no risk. FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe explains.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Texas lawmakers on Friday defended the federal government’s response to the deadly July Fourth flooding in Central Texas, claiming that aid was quickly dispatched to reeling communities after the floodwaters swept through.

Flash floods in Texas killed more than 100 people over the holiday weekend and left others still missing, including girls attending a summer camp.

Stores and restaurants around town are giving money and distributing supplies to people affected by floods in Central Texas.

Joe Condit, the co-founder of FoodserviceIQ.com, will be one of the volunteers out Saturday donating hot meals from local restaurants to those most impacted by devastating floods.

Eight people are dead and four people remain missing following historic flash floods that ripped through Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country during the Fourth of July weekend. On Thursday, July 10, the Travis County Sheriff's Office identified some of the victims recovered, with several still pending.