With hundreds confirmed dead or still missing, questions remain about the local response to flood warnings. Meanwhile, lawmakers will weigh measures to mitigate future disasters.

The rivers etching the terrain are a beloved feature of the rapidly growing region. But last week’s flooding was an agonizing reminder of the dangers they pose.

Torchy’s will donate $1 to Texas Hill Country flood efforts for every taco they sell in America for the whole month of July. All of the chicken restaurant’s proceeds from July 10 were donated to flood relief. On July 16, 100 percent of proceeds at the restaurant’s disaster relief fundraiser will be donated to American Red Cross Disaster Relief.