A United Cajun Navy commander leads flood recovery efforts in his hometown of Kerrville, Texas, where 121 people died in catastrophic flooding.

The William Randolph Hearst Foundation and The Hearst Foundation Inc. are contributing two $500,000 emergency grants to flood relief efforts.

Crews are using construction equipment to clear vehicles, trees and homes in a race to locate more than 170 people still missing since Friday’s devastating flood.

Ninety-six of those killed were in the hardest-hit county in central Texas, Kerr County, where the toll includes at least 36 children. State officials vowed to continue searching for over 160 people still missing but have acknowledged the dwindling chances of finding survivors alive a week after the disaster.

It’s been almost a week since the deadly flooding disaster in Kerr County. Survivors are still in shock like Jack Halmon are still in shock.Halmon was not home

This Sunday, July 13, more than 15 artists are coming together to raise their voices—and funds—for Kerr County flood relief. The benefit concert is happening at the Long Center. Bobby Garza with the center and one of the bands set to perform stop by Good Day Austin to talk about the event.

Help those affected by the Central Texas floods and join Albert Hotel this Saturday, July 12, from 5-9p for a Community Concert at Junebug’s BBQ. Enjoy live music, chain stitching by Richter