The emergency weather alert had come early Fourth of July morning: There would be life-threatening flash flooding in Kerr County, Texas.

Authorities believe more than 160 people may still be missing in Kerr County alone, and 10 more in neighboring areas.

James Avery is mourning the loss of a young family member who died in last week’s flash flooding.The company’s chairman announced that 8-year-old Renee Smajstrl ...