Flags to fly half-staff in honor of Texas flood victims

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Texas flags have been ordered to fly at half staff to honor the lives of those who died due to the devastating floods in Texas over the 4th of July weekend.

Governor Greg Abbott made the order Wednesday as news of at least 119 casualties have been reported in six counties.

A KXAN report stated that Abbott noted that 161 people are missing in Kerr County alone.

Overall, at least 172 people remain missing as of Tuesday.

"In heartfelt remembrance of those whose lives were tragically lost in the recent floods, I ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff," Abbott said. "Cecilia and I continue to pray for their loved ones as they grieve this unimaginable loss and urge all Texans to continue praying for all impacted by this devastation. Texas stands united in mourning and in our resolve to support those who strive to heal and recover. May God bring comfort to every family affected and strength to the thousands of first responders still working on the ground."

Flags will be returned to full-staff at sunrise on Monday.