LIVE BLOG: Search for missing continues July 10 as Texas community grieves

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TEXAS (KXAN) — Thursday marks seven days since flash floods in Central Texas killed more than 100 people.

As survivors begin recovery efforts, state and local emergency responders continue to search for missing people in several counties.

At least 120 deaths have been confirmed in six counties. As of Thursday, 161 people were missing in Kerr County alone. Overall, at least 172 people remain missing in the state.

Here's what we know about some of the victims.

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12:42 p.m. KXAN photojournalist Frank Martinez said the P. Terry's on Nueces Street & W Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard has brought in a huge crowd for lunch. The chain is currently offering to donate 100% of its profits to flood victims.

  • P. Terry's on MLK & Nueces in Austin (KXAN photo/Frank Martinez)
  • P. Terry's on MLK & Nueces in Austin (KXAN photo/Frank Martinez)
  • P. Terry's on MLK & Nueces in Austin (KXAN photo/Frank Martinez)
  • P. Terry's on MLK & Nueces in Austin (KXAN photo/Frank Martinez)

12:34 p.m. While thousands of people were impacted by the floods, animals and wildlife in Central Texas are also recovering from the devastation, but that’s where All Things Wild Rehabilitation in Georgetown is stepping up.

Georgetown wildlife rehab caring for more than 500 animals, many taken in after Texas floods

The nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation center is caring for more than 500 animals as of Thursday. More than 130 of those have been taken in since last Friday, due to being displaced or harmed during severe flooding that hit Central Texas.

  • Baby possums in the care of All Things Wild Rehabilitation in Georgetown. (Photo credit: All Things Wild Rehabilitation)
  • A raccoon in the care of All Things Wild Rehabilitation in Georgetown. (Photo credit: All Things Wild Rehabilitation)
  • All Things Wild Rehabilitation is caring for a snapping turtle that was struck by a car. (Photo credit: All Things Wild Rehabilitation)
  • A blue jay waits to be fed as it's being cared for by All Things Wild Rehabilitation in Georgetown. (Photo credit: All Things Wild Rehabilitation)

All Things Wild takes in orphaned, injured, and sick animals — primarily babies — and rehabilitates, treats, or raises them until they can return to the wild.

RELATED | Austin Wildlife Rescue takes in over 200 animals following Independence Day floods

12:06 p.m. KXAN was given an inside look at the Travis County Resource Center as it aids with relief efforts.

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11:32 a.m. The image below is on Farm-to-Market 1431 right before Cow Creek. The bridge was washed away bring a flood event that moved through the area.

(KXAN photo/Todd Bynum)

According to law enforcement, going past a barricade such as this is a Class C Misdemeanor. 

RELATED | Flooding damages road from Lago Vista to Marble Falls

11:20 a.m. P. Terry's is one of many restaurants contributing 100% of its proceeds today to Austin Disaster Relief. KXAN Meteorologist Kristen Currie said the drive-thru at one location in Austin had a line that wrapped back onto the street.

  • (KXAN photo/Kristen Currie)
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  • (KXAN photo/Kristen Currie)

10:15 a.m. Kendall County said its number of recoveries remains at eight.

"Our federal, state, and local teams are back at it again this morning. They’re tired. They’re exhausted. But they continue to show up, just as they have since early Friday morning. With compassion, respect, and unwavering dignity, they are here for every family still waiting, still searching, and still hoping for answers.

"You — our community — have lifted their spirits. You’ve carried this heartache with us, but you’ve also helped us stay motivated. Your generosity, encouragement, and love have not gone unnoticed. We are deeply grateful for every donation, every case of water, every meal dropped off, every tool or supply offered. Your cards, hugs, waves, and kind words remind us that we’re not alone," county officials said.

10:03 a.m. As of 8 a.m., Kerr County officials said there were 96 confirmed deaths—60 adults and 36 children. The number of missing people remains at 161, including five Camp Mystic campers and one counselor.

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8:39 a.m. Kerr County is expected to hold a news conference at 10 a.m. to provide an update on search and recovery efforts. KXAN will live stream that conference in this blog.

7:01 a.m. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) said one floodgate remained open at both Wirtz and Starcke dams to move flood runoff downstream.

Wirtz Dam creates Lake LBJ, and Starcke Dam creates Lake Marble Falls.

"Flows below the dams are higher and faster than usual," LCRA said.

LCRA advised people to stay out of the Highland Lakes the next few days to avoid flood debris, fast-moving flows and bacteria levels that traditionally increase after a flood event.

6:27 a.m. A new resource to help flood victims in parts of northwest Travis County opens today in Leander.

The center will give those who are affected by recent flooding places to shower, charging stations for devices and computers. It will also have health screenings, first aid and counseling. There will also be food available.

The center is located at Danielson Middle School, 1061 Collaborative Way, Leander. It is open from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday and then 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, including weekends.

Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle School in Leander ISD (KXAN photo/Barrett Tryon)

The county said there will also be a free shuttle that will pick up and drop off at the Round Mountain Baptist Church, 14500 Round Mountain Rd., Leander, which has been a home base for many of the rescue efforts.

RELATED | Flood resource recovery center opens Thursday for Travis County flood victims

5:33 a.m.

5:30 a.m. KXAN is back out at the Max Starcke dam. The Starcke and Wirtz dams both had one gate opened overnight after Wednesday's rains. The Llano River watershed received 2 to 4 inches of rain.

Max Starcke dam (KXAN photo/Todd Bailey)
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