Good afternoon, Houston.

A day after severe flooding killed at least 27 people, with dozens more still missing, evacuations are ramping up north of Austin as storms continue to batter the Hill Country.

We have a team of reporters working to bring you the latest from the Fourth of July flooding. We'll provide updates throughout the day as we learn more about the missing and any Houston connections they might have.

J.R. Gonzales, Senior Digital Production Editor john.gonzales@houstonchronicle.com

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These people are still missing in deadly Texas Hill Country floods

Catastrophic flooding in Central Texas has prompted rescue and recovery efforts for an unknown number of people, including families in the Houston area. 

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Live updates: At least 27 dead, 27 campers still missing

Rescuers are searching for an estimated 27 campers who were at Camp Mystic when deadly floods from the Guadalupe River swept through the camp. Follow along for updates.

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Why the Texas Hill Country flood was way worse than expected

Several factors, both meteorological and geographical, created a nightmare recipe for flash flooding.

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Houston Zoo welcomes birth of critically endangered eastern bongo calf

Visitors can see the new calf in the bongo yard in the African forest alongside female herd members Bernadette, Cara and Franny. 

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Eleven Houston restaurants that recently closed, including MF Lobster & Bistro Menil These Houston restaurants, bars and breweries closed in June, including MF Lobster, Elder Son Brewing and Bistro Menil.

Former Texans linebacker Bryan Braman battling rare form of cancer Braman was a Houston Texans fan favorite for his wild style of play, including once losing his helmet and using his head to tackle a Titans punt returner.

Third Ward is fed up with ‘turn-ups’ and street takeovers. Houston needs a plan. Efforts by Third Ward residents to tackle the city's out-of-control nightclub problem have largely failed as a result of lack of zoning, unenforced parking permits and oversight gaps, writes Joy Sewing.

Texas death row prisoner dies after more than 30 years behind bars A Houston-area man convicted of killing his wife died this week after more than three decades on death row, marking the second condemned prisoner to die behind bars in the past month.

Nissan recalls more than 443K vehicles due to engine failure issues Records show manufacturing defects in the vehicles' engine bearings could lead to failure and heighten the risk of a crash.