Two children from El Paso are among three people who died in raging flash floods that struck the mountain forest resort town of Ruidoso, New Mexico, the town's mayor said.

Nearly a week after floodwaters tore through rivers and creeks in the Austin area, 16 people have been confirmed dead, and 12 are still missing.

LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — A new resource to help flood victims in parts of northwest Travis County opens Thursday in Leander. The center will give those who are affected by recent flooding places to shower, charging stations for devices and computers. It will also have health screenings, first aid and counseling. There will also be food available.

One man is giving back to his community after Tuesday’s deadly flooding in Ruidoso. Michael Torres and his wife run Mountain Treasure Thrift in Ruidoso, and

Eight-year-old Sarah Marsh was a student at Cherokee Bend Elementary, according to Mountain Brook Mayor Stewart Welch.

Flash flooding was threatening homes and lives in Lincoln County, New Mexico, the National Weather Service reported Tuesday, after the Rio Ruidoso began to surge over its banks.