A stretch of chain-link fence along the Guadalupe River in the Texas town of Kerrville has become a focal point for the community's grief

The storied Guadalupe River meanders through this Texas Hill Country town and into the unincorporated parts of Kerr County like a vein.

Jane Ragsdale ran the Heart O' the Hills camp for girls in Kerr County. The camp was between sessions when the deluge hit. The only person killed there was Ragsdale.

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

Volunteers in Texas are searching for flood victims and combing through debris along a 30 mile stretch of the Guadalupe River. CNN’s Ed Lavandera spoke with Texans who are coming together to bring closure to their community.

NBC News' Priscilla Thompson reports from Kerrville, Texas, on how the search for the 161 people missing is impeded by the aftermath of debris left behind in the wake of the catastrophic floods.