At least 70 people are dead in central Texas after devastating flash floods slammed Texas Hill Country, with water rescues taking place along the Guadalupe River, which rose rapidly early Friday morning to the height of a two-story building.

Gov. Greg Abbott said there are at least 68 people dead in Kerr County, including 40 adults and 28 kids, after flooding hit central Texas. Ten children from Camp Mystic and one counselor are still unaccounted for.

The minds and sympathies of Americans and many around the world are with the people of Texas this weekend. Heavy flooding has led to dozens of casualties as authorities work to assess the extent of the damage. Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman reacted to the ongoing devastation on ...