Although Kerr County has secured a federal disaster declaration, Austin-area flood survivors are awaiting federal aid.

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

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.

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

Since the flooding took place in Central Texas, so many people have stepped up to volunteer, with some helping search in the impacted areas. Others have donated food and water, and now many businesses are helping as well.

Austin’s music community is hosting benefit shows as well as running ticket and merchandise fundraisers to support July 4 flood relief efforts.

As sweeping searches continue, seven people have been confirmed dead in Travis County; two in Williamson County; and four in Burnet County.

At least 14 people in the Austin area were killed by floodwaters over the July Fourth weekend. Others from the area died in the flooding in Kerr County.

Linnie McCown, 8, was a student at Casis Elementary. Mary Stevens, 8, was a student at Highland Park Elementary.

Krypto the Superdog may steal the show in the new “Superman” movie, but it’s a dog named Superman who’s stealing the hearts of animal lovers across the country as rescue workers in Texas try to save pets in dire circumstances.