The auction aims to raise funds for flood recovery after the July 4 floods. Items include exclusive music memorabila, live music experiences and sports

A bipartisan panel of Texas House and Senate lawmakers were scheduled to hear from at least 17 state and local leaders during a July 23 hearing about the state’s response to the July 4-5 flooding in Central Texas.

Social media posts claim Kerr County, an area hit hard by devastating flash floods, rejected the money from the Biden administration.

The flooding Saturday comes on the heels of catastrophic conditions Friday morning in Central Texas, primarily in the Kerrville area. More than 40 people have died in flood waters resulting from heavy rain in Kerr County, while search-and-rescue operations are ongoing. A group of more than 20 girls with Camp Mystic in Kerrville remain missing.

In July, the Houston Humane Society set up temporary housing for more than 40 pets, puppies and dogs, from flood-affected areas.

A flood watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding, according to the National Weather Service. It doesn't guarantee flooding will occur, but it means flooding is possible. Areas north of Dallas to the Red River will remain under flood watch until 7 a.m., according to the NWS in Fort Worth.

The recent flash floods in central Texas impacted thousands of homes and laid bare the challenges facing local homeowners, including rising insurance rates.

Torrential downpours have brought flooding to Kentucky and Indiana. But is this just another bad season of flash flooding or a sign of a troubling new trend?