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Texans Offer a Hand and Open Their Hearts as Flood Death Toll Grows

Mourners paid tribute at funerals and memorial services on Saturday as the number of fatalities rose to nearly 130.

© Jordan Vonderhaar for The New York Times

A man visiting a memorial in Kerrville, Texas, for victims of the July 4 flood.

Texas City Racked by Floods Becomes a Hub for Search and Recovery

Most summers, Kerrville, Texas, draws crowds for its July 4 celebration. This year, the streets are filled with emergency responders.

© Loren Elliott for The New York Times

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