Her parents and brother will lovingly direct donations toward causes that reflect her joyful spirit and passions and bless others.”

Multiple urban search and rescue teams from across the country that responded to the deadly floods in central Texas told CNN they were not deployed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency until at least Monday evening — days after any victim had been found alive.

Ford and its philanthropic arm are donating money, and dealers will donate cars and aid to Texans impacted. Toyota and GM have plans to help, too.

Here's what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it and ongoing efforts to identify victims.

Betty Matteson’s four children, nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren have squeezed into her Texas Hill Country home countless times since 1968.