Texas, Williamson County and flooding
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The San Gabriel River rose to record levels on July 5, which caused evacuations, death and destruction in Williamson County. “That bottom building that metal building that is our home,” said Montana Perales,
Catastrophic floods in Central Texas, particularly Williamson County, claimed over 120 lives during the July 4th weekend. Among the victims was Sherry Richardson, whose home was swept away. Officials are now focusing on recovery efforts,
Multiple parts of Central Texas, including Kerr County, were shocked by flash floods Friday when the Guadalupe River and others rose rapidly.
Leander Mayor Christine DeLisle said more communication from Travis County was needed to ensure residents have services.
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FOX 7 Austin on MSNTexas flooding: Hope House in Liberty Hill hit hard, loses staff member to floodsLiberty Hill nonprofit Hope House is recovering after it was hit hard by the deadly flooding over the July 4th weekend. One of its staff was also swept away by the water.
The Georgetown Project, a nonprofit, is trying to raise money to provide hotel rooms to flood victims. Many people lost their homes at RV parks when it
As Central Texas communities begin their road to recovery following deadly Fourth of July weekend flooding, more information is being released about the victims.
KXAN's Avery Travis tells the story of two Williamson County flood survivors and some volunteers from the Gulf Coast who say they understand the power of water - and the power of a community rebuilding.