A chain-link fence that separates Water Street in the center of Kerrville from the Guadalupe River just a few hundred feet away has become a makeshift memorial, with the flower-covered stretch serving as a focal point for a grieving community.

I’m sad because all those people on the wall died,” said little Emma, who traveled to the vigil with loved ones from Fredericksburg.

The majority of the people in attendance Saturday were from outside the Kerrville community but felt it was important to show their support.

Linda Bason and Deana Hillock checked into the HTR campground on July 3 for a mother-daughter weekend. The next morning, the Kerrville camp was destroyed.

Public officials in the area have come under repeated criticism amid questions about the timeline of what happened and why widespread warnings were

Mayor Joe Herring Jr. on Saturday shared a video message highlighting the help available to those affected by the floods.

The governor said Tuesday that the state had “assets, resources and personnel” in place before the July 4 floods.

A large memorial is growing on Water Street in Kerrville with flowers and photos of each of the victims from Friday’s tragic flooding.

The organizations working together to help the flood victims said that 'no additional in-kind donations (clothing, food, supplies) are needed in Kerrville.' They said the best way to help is with monetary donations.