Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem denied reports suggesting the deployment of resources to Texas was delayed because of her new rule requiring her personal sign off on all FEMA contracts or

Ferruzzo's family released a statement confirming that the 19-year-old's remains were found on Friday, July 11

President Donald Trump and the first lady travel to Texas Friday to meet with first responders, families affected by the recent deadly July 4 floods.

Noem fumed over a report that a massive number of phone calls to FEMA went unanswered in the immediate aftermath of the catastrophic flooding in Texas.

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.

First responders like Hinkley are now back in North Texas to rehab as other teams head to the flooding area to provide more relief. Benbrook native Amy Houston with the Rancher Navy rolled out Friday to provide relief for agricultural needs in the area.

Westlake’s Langer Deli will be hosting a fundraiser to support families affected by the Texas Hill Country floods.

NBC News' Morgan Chesky, grew up in Kerrville, Texas, where his mother and stepfather now reside. As flood waters rose along the Guadalupe River, his mother Karen and his stepfather Michael, woke up to emergency alerts at 4AM.