Volunteers combing through debris piles from the devastating Central Texas flooding had to sniff out decaying bodies in the “chaotic” initial days of the search-and-rescue efforts.

From a rugby team in San Marcos to a pair of friends from Fort Worth, the volunteers in the recovery effort traveled to Kerrville to sustain the community and each other.

The deadly flooding in Kerrville has left a heartbreaking impact in League City. A former volunteer firefighter died, and the community is collecting donations to support first responders and flood victims.

Texas officials face questions over who monitored weather and warned of floodwaters heading toward camps and homes.

More than 1,500 runners and walkers gathered on July 9 for 'Kerr County Runs Strong,' a fundraiser for those impacted by the flooding in Kerrville, began at Hops & Hounds in San Antonio.

Many Texans are still searching for loved ones and answers following the catastrophic flooding event over the weekend. Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring, Jr. joins Katy Tur to share how his community will “come up with a plan” to prevent this kind of event from happening again.

Mourners gathered Wednesday night at Tivy High School's stadium, where they had celebrated victories and suffered losses on the field, said Ricky Pruitt, of the Kerrville Church of Christ. “Tonight is very different than all of those nights,” he said. Among those who died was the school's soccer coach.

Kerrville residents are grappling with widespread damage to homes, cars and belongings after recent flooding. Many are turning to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for financial help.