ATX PULSE 7/7/25 (free): At Least 11 Dead in Central TX as Search Efforts Continue // 2 Girls from Austin Among Those Who Died // Central Texas Death Toll Rises to 90 // Ways to Help // Animal Fosters Needed

MONDAY, JULY 7, 2025

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 88° / L: 75°: Another flood watch for central Texas, per Fox 7 Austin.

Flood threat continues for much of central Texas, per KXAN.

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TOP NEWS

“Search efforts continue as flash flooding leaves at least 11 dead in Central Texas,” KVUE’s Jeff Bell — “Search efforts continue Monday as several people remain missing after devastating flash flooding swept through Central Texas this weekend.

Travis County officials have confirmed six deaths and between 10 and 13 people missing.

In Burnet County, three deaths have been reported, with at least five people missing. On Sunday morning, the Burnet County Sheriff's Office said the body of a person missing from the Park Road 4 and U.S. 281 area, identified as Preston Prince, was recovered.

Rescue crews there are still searching for a fire official who appears to have been swept away by floodwaters early Saturday. The emergency vehicle was since recovered but the man, Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department Chief Michael Phillips, was not inside.

Williamson County has confirmed two deaths as of Monday morning . One victim, 22-year-old Kaitlyn Swallow, was recovered late Saturday. Officials said she was from the Liberty Hill area.

Another Williamson County victim was found "after a full day of searching," but they have not yet been identified. The county previously confirmed one death from the flooding after a body was discovered under a vehicle that had been partially submerged in flood waters west of Liberty Hill. Another person remains missing as of Monday morning. 

Both Travis and Williamson counties have issued local disaster declarations, and dozens of people have been rescued from floodwaters.

Austin Travis-County EMS said medics rescued 25 people on Saturday, with four taken to hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries. In Williamson County, 27 people were recued on Saturday, including 16 evacuated by helicopter from Hope House in Liberty Hill."

In an update on Sunday morning, Travis County Judge Andy Brown said crews with Travis County ESD 1 are continuing rescue efforts in the area of Nameless Road along Big Sandy Creek, west of Leander, as well as along Cow Creek Road and FM 1431 northwest of Lago Vista. Dozens of residents in that area were rescued on Saturday after being evacuated from high water.

Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez said the department received 49 flood-related calls around 1 a.m. Saturday, and 112 flood-related calls by 3 a.m. Rescue efforts were complicated by road access being cut off due to flooding. TCSO special response teams later went door to door to check on residents in flood-affected areas.

Residents in Williamson County were evacuated on Saturday as heavy rains caused the San Gabriel River to flood. Evacuations were in effect for RV parks along the river. The Rio Ancho subdivision in western Williamson County was also evacuated after several recues there, and a Williamson County swift water rescue team that had been sent to assist in Kerr County returned to help with local efforts.

County officials in both Williamson and Travis counties said efforts now turn to recovery mode and assessing the damage. Brown said assessments and debris removal will take weeks.

The flooding caused over 100 road closures across Central Texas, with some roads washed out and damaged from the weather. As of noon Monday, more than 120 low-water crossings were still closed, according to ATXFloods.com.

In Georgetown, a boil water notice is in effect for some areas after a water main break.

The LCRA has conducted flood operations at Inks, Wirtz, Starcke, Tom Miller and Bastrop dams as floodwaters flow through the Highland Lakes. Flood operations are not expected as Mansfield or Buchanan dams.

In Austin, a watercraft ban is in effect on all city waterways until noon on Monday. The ban includes Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin. Barton Springs Pool remains closed through Monday morning as debris creates murky conditions. The LCRA has also advised the public to stay off the Highland Lakes for several days due to debris from floodwaters.

Gov. Greg Abbott expanded a disaster declaration to include Burnet, Caldwell, Travis and Williamson counties and requested federal aid. He called the damage “extraordinary devastation.”

A Flood Watch remains in effect for the area until 7 p.m. Monday. For this reason, a Weather Impact Alert Day has been declared through Monday evening. 

Additional areas of isolated flash flooding will remain possible as additional showers and storms redevelop across the area. Rainfall rates of 1-3 inches will be possible, which will only aggravate our already super-soaked soils and could lead to fast redevelopment of flooding in some spots.” KVUE

“2 girls from Austin among victims in flash floods at Camp Mystic,” KVUE’s Tony Plohetski, Jeff Bell and Johann Castro — “Two girls from Austin are among those confirmed dead after devastating flash floods hit Camp Mystic in Kerr County on July 4.

Linnie McCown, 8, was a student at Casis Elementary, according to her father, Michael McCown.

A family spokesman for 8-year-old Mary Stevens confirmed her death. Mary was a student at Highland Park Elementary.

The girls were campers at the Christian all-girls summer camp in the Hill Country when floodwaters swept through the Guadalupe River area. More than 750 girls were staying at Camp Mystic when the floods hit.

A candlelight vigil for the two girls was held Sunday night at Casis Elementary.

Dozens remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding overwhelmed Kerrville, Hunt and surrounding Kerr County communities early on Friday.

Kerr County authorities, alongside state and federal officials, said Sunday morning that search-and-rescue teams had recovered at least 59 bodies so far, including 21 children. We're beginning to learn more about them here.

The Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas National Guard and U.S. Coast Guard are among the entities that have responded to the crisis, amounting to hundreds of personnel and vehicles participating in search efforts. Officials said more than 850 people have been rescued from the flooding, with many grabbing on to trees and waiting hours for rescue.

"We will not stop until every single person is found," Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said. "It's going to take a while."

On Saturday, Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura shared a statement that the floods had "impacted some of our Austin ISD families."

"We know that some of our families and staff may be facing loss or uncertainty and we are coordinating with our crisis and counseling team to provide support and any needed services to our families and staff in the days ahead," Segura said.

The district also provided a guidance on how to support children experiencing shock, uncertainty and loss, and a form for anyone who wants to request individualized services from AISD's counseling and mental health team.” KVUE

“Austin area flooding: At least 10 dead, search efforts continue,” Fox 7 Austin’s Adam Fullerton, Adaleigh Rowe and Katie Pratt — “Flash flood watches are in effect for most of the Austin-area on Sunday, while crews work to try to find those who went missing in this weekend's flooding.

As of Sunday evening, five people were reported dead in Travis County, three deaths were reported in Burnet County, and two deaths were confirmed in Williamson County. Others are still missing. That includes a teenager and a fire official who were swept away.

Travis County officials say at least four people are dead and 13 are missing after major flooding. The worst of it was along Sandy Creek and Cow Creek.

In the last 48 hours, some parts of Central Texas have seen 15 inches of rain.

Off and on rain in the area on Sunday will make things difficult as crews attempt to work.” Fox 7 Austin

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“Central Texas flooding death toll rises to at least 90 as search continues for survivors,” Texas Tribune’s Berenice Garcia, Jessica Shuran Yu, Carlos Nogeuras Ramos – “About two dozen people were still missing. Many more people could still be unaccounted for, officials warned, noting that visitors to the area for the July 4th weekend make it difficult to assess an exact number.

Search and rescue efforts continued Monday for 10 missing girls and one counselor from Camp Mystic, a Christian camp for young girls at the center of the catastrophic floods that swept the Texas Hill Country, local officials said.

At least 75 people were killed by the flooding in Kerr County, officials said Monday. At least 15 additional deaths were confirmed in surrounding counties, pushing the storm's overall toll to at least 90. That surpassed the estimated 68 deaths directly caused by Hurricane Harvey in southeast Texas in 2017.

More than 400 first responders from over 20 agencies were on the ground combing the area Sunday, Sheriff Larry Leitha said.

Among the dead in Kerr County were at least 27 children and 48 adults as of Monday morning.

"We have increased our number of personnel who are navigating the really challenging shores along the bank line, but we're continuing to make progress," said Dalton Rice, city manager of Kerrville.

Friends and families posted desperate messages online seeking help locating the missing campers. Many more people could still be unaccounted for, officials warned, noting that visitors to the area for the July 4th weekend make it difficult to assess an exact number.

"We will be relentless in going after and assuring that we locate every single person who's been a victim of this flooding event," Gov. Greg Abbott said during a news conference with state and federal officials.

At a press conference Sunday afternoon, Abbott said he visited Camp Mystic the previous day and saw the aftermath of the flood's devastation.

"It was nothing short of horrific to see what those young children went through," he said. "We know that parents and families, they want information, they want closure, and we want them to know that we are working as swiftly as possible to get them accurate information that will provide that closure."

Colonel Freeman Martin, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, said officials expect the death toll to rise between Sunday and Monday.

Abbott expanded the disaster declaration he issued Friday night to include Bexar, Burnet, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Travis and Williamson counties given continued rain and ongoing flooding. And on Sunday, President Donald Trump approved Abbott's request for a federal disaster declaration, making Kerr County eligible for federal aid. The move opens up grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals recover from the effects of the disaster.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Saturday said that the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Border Patrol had already been involved in rescue efforts while U.S. Customs and Border Protection were assisting with coordination.

In the span of 36 hours, first responders have rescued more than 850 people, some clinging to trees to stay safe amid the rising water, Abbott said.

In response to criticisms of the warning provided by National Weather Service ahead of the flood, Noem said upgrading their technology was among the reforms Trump sought to make at the department.” Texas Tribune

“Texas flooding: How you can help people in Kerrville,” Fox 7 Austin’s Adam Fullerton – “Dozens of people have died, and several people had to be rescued after flooding in Central Texas.

Many people across the state and around the country are seeking ways to help.

On Friday night, officials asked people not to come to the area, because they could get in the way of first responders.

Kerr County Flood Relief Fund

The Community Foundation, a nonprofit group in the area, launched the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to help support local response, relief and recovery efforts.

All donations will go right to the organizations helping with the emergency.

Those looking to donate can click here.

Salvation Army

The City of Kerrville says the Salvation Army is taking donations for those affected by the flooding.

They are in need of non-perishables, hygiene items, bleach, brooms, shovels, trash bags, diapers, socks, baby wipes and trash bags.

The group asks any donations to be dropped off at 855 Hays Street.

Red Cross

The Red Cross has opened three shelters in Kerrville. 

• First United Methodist Church, 321 Thompson Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028

• Calvary Temple Church, 3000 TX-534 Loop, Kerrville, TX 78028

• Comfort High School, 143 US-87 North, Comfort, TX 78013

You can donate to the Red Cross by visiting redcross.org.

GoFundMe

The website GoFundMe is looking to help those in need of assistance.

The site has several verified fundraisers from people in need of assistance.

You can see the list here: gofundme.com/c/act/flood-relief#section-2 

Southern Baptist of Texas Convention

The Southern Baptist of Texas Convention is helping with efforts. You can make donations here.

Texans on Mission

The group Texans on Mission is looking for donations and volunteers. You can read more about them here.

Austin Pets Alive!

The nonprofit is in Kerrville providing medical care and will be transporting animals. They are working to bring pets from the Kerr County shelter to APA!

To donate, click here.

Tiff's Treats

Tiff's Treats is making a donation to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Flood Relief Fund. 

If you would like to support, you can use the code TEXAS when you purchase between now and the end of the day on Monday, July 7. 

All the sales from your orders will be donated to the fund.

Comedor Run Club

An Austin running club is collecting essential supplies for those impacted by the recent flooding in the Hill Country.

You can drop off items needed at the Comedor Run Club on Monday, July 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at  501 Colorado St. in Austin.

Items needed:

• Non-perishable food

• Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D)

• Animal feed

• Diapers + wipes

• Bathing essentials

The run club said they will not be accepting cash, checks, or bottled water. 

They are also accepting donations via Venmo: @Comedor-RunClub

Hai Hospitality

Portion of sales from all Texas-based Uchi, Uchiba and Uchiko locations are being donated to the nonprofit Mercy Chefs.

People can also round up check at Loro location to donate directly.

Hopdoddy

100% of profits on July 9 will be donated to Texas Search & Rescue.

Nova Hospitality

Matching donations of up to $5,000 to Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.

Email receipt to [email protected] so the organization can match dollar for dollar.

Commodore Perry Estate

In partnership with Kerr County, Commodore Perry Estate is serving as a drop-off location for relief donations.

Donations can be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily.

Upon arrival, the valet team will direct you to the entrance of the chapel where items can be placed on their donation storage shelf.

Urgent supplies needed:

• Canned food

• Bottled water

• Clothing (all sizes)

• Hygiene products

• Trash bags

• Brooms and shovels

• Basic emergency and cleaning supplies

UFCU

All UFCU locations in the Greater Austin area will begin accepting flood-related relief supplies on Monday morning. UFCU locations can be found here.

The following items are needed the most by those affected by this weekend’s floods:

• Food and water: non-perishable food items, including canned goods, energy bars and dried fruit.

• First Aid & Hygiene: first-aid kits, medications, hand sanitizer, soap, toilet paper, and other personal hygiene items.

• Baby Supplies: baby food, formula, bottles, diapers and wipes.

• Pet Supplies: food water, bowls, leashes.

• Clothing & Bedding: clean socks, underwear and changes of clothes.

• Lighting & Communications: flashlights, extra batteries,  battery-powered or hand-crank radios.

• Cleaning Supplies: mops, rags, buckets, cleaning solutions and garbage bags.

• Other: manual can openers, face masks and plastic tarps.

Texas Children's Central Texas Flood Hope Fund

Texas Children's has established the Texas Children’s Central Texas Flood Hope Fund. All funds raised will go directly to support the flood victims.

Texas Children’s – Austin has also launched a donation drive to assist families across Kerr County and the surrounding Hill Country.

Community members can drop off non-perishable food, bottled water, diapers, wipes, formula, new toys, books, new blankets and new socks and undergarments of all sizes.

Drop off at Texas Children’s Hospital Main Entrance, 9835 North Lake Creek Parkway, Austin

All donations will be delivered to those in need.

Teladoc Health Disaster Hotline

Texans displaced or impacted by the severe flooding can receive non-emergency medical care at no cost through Teladoc Health’s Natural Disaster Hotline. 

Adult and pediatric conditions can be effectively diagnosed and treated as part of Teladoc Health’s general medical no-cost offering, including:

• Cold and flu symptoms

• Sinus problems

• Respiratory infections

• Allergies

• Urinary tract infections

• Other non-emergency illnesses

When medically necessary, Teladoc Health can also prescribe medication and refills. 

This service is available free of charge to any individual impacted during the emergency, and is not tied to current Teladoc Health membership, client, or health plan accounts.

Current Teladoc members must use the hotline to receive their services free of charge. If they contact Teladoc Health through their normal channels or group set-up, they will be charged the standard visit fee based on their eligibility.

Individuals can access the Teladoc Health Natural Disaster Hotline at 855-225-5032. Individuals with an emergency should call 911.

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter

WCRAS is urgently in need of fosters for:

• Dogs

• Cats and kittens with special needs

• Bottle baby kittens or kittens too young for adoption

Those who can help are urged to come to the shelter as soon as they are able and fill out a brief registration form.

Other ways to help: 

• Donate to WCRAS's General Fund at wilcopets.org

• Donate dog and cat food, crates, cleaning supplies, and nitrile gloves outside the Services Center

• Volunteer onsite with tasks like cleaning, dishes, laundry or organizing received donations

If you have lost or found a pet, post a photo of the pet to petcolovelost.org.” Fox 7 Austin

“Austin Pets Alive! takes in roughly 100 animals after Central Texas flooding,” CBS Austin’s Isabella Bass – “Central Texas and Hill Country flooding rescue and recovery continued for animals Sunday. Since Friday, Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) stated that they had taken in approximately 100 animals from nearby shelters.

These shelters included the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and Kerrville Pets Alive!. Additionally, another transport from Hill Country Humane arrived at APA! Sunday afternoon with approximately 30 animals.

APA! stated that they are expecting more animals Sunday from the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, including about at least 10 cats and another dozen cats and kittens from Kerrville.

In Kerrville, APA! set up a MASH-style veterinary hospital aimed at treating animals impacted by the floods.

The organization has also mobilized Search & Rescue teams with groups of 20–30 volunteers at a time to scan riverbanks for lost or injured pets.

The APA! Town Lake Animal Center in Austin is currently accepting and redistributing supply donations to Kerrville, Burnet, and Williamson County. Medical teams are also reportedly doing onsite vaccinations and intake procedures for incoming animals.

APA! is asking people to come in and host dogs on a sleepover or foster them due to the overwhelming community response to the floods. Fosters are needed especially for cats, specifically ringworm cats. No experience is required, and anyone interested can come into the shelter any day from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m.

Anyone interested in donating to help Austin Pets Alive! can do so at this link.” CBS Austin

“Austin Wildlife Rescue seeks donations after flood brings in 70 displaced animals,” CBS Austin’s Tara Brolley – “Austin Wildlife Rescue is requesting donations after taking in approximately 70 animals over two days due to the devastating floods that swept through the state.

The organization received about 50 animals yesterday and an additional 20 this morning, with the majority affected by recent storms, the rescue said on Facebook.

"Wildlife adapt to handle life out in the wild, however unusual weather really impacts our native creatures," the organization said. "Right now it's baby season for many wild species."

Ground-nesting animals and those living in dens have been particularly affected by the flooding. The rescue has taken in numerous baby skunks, rabbits and opossums that were separated from their mothers, many arriving with injuries including scrapes, bruises and fractured legs.

A waterlogged killdeer arrived completely exhausted but relatively unharmed and spent the day recovering in an incubator. Tree-dwelling animals also suffered as heavy rains knocked baby squirrels and birds from their nests.

Rising water levels have even confused aquatic wildlife. The rescue took in a large common snapping turtle that was displaced by floodwaters. The turtle has an injured eye and limp but X-rays showed no fractures. The animal is resting while staff continue their assessment.

Austin Wildlife Rescue is asking residents to watch for wildlife that may be lost or displaced by the recent flooding. Those unsure whether a wild animal needs assistance are encouraged to call the organization for guidance.

The rescue has posted an Amazon wishlist for donations.“ CBS Austin

“Science shows cloud seeding isn't capable of causing Texas Hill Country flooding,” Houston Chronicle’s Roberto Villalpando and Ryan Nickerson – “In the aftermath of the Texas Hill Country flooding, social media conspiracy theorists — and even a Georgia congressional candidate — are alleging that humans have manipulated the weather.

Kandiss Taylor, who is running for Georgia’s District 1 seat in the U.S. House, posted on X early Saturday: “Fake weather. Fake hurricanes. Fake flooding. Fake. Fake. Fake.” In another post that day she wrote: “This isn’t just ‘climate change.’ It’s cloud seeding, geoengineering, & manipulation,” she added. '"Fake weather causes real tragedy, that’s murder. Pray. Prepare. Question the narrative.”

Last October, in the aftermath of flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene, another Georgia congressional candidate, incumbent Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., raised similar accusations. Greene alleged that the federal government, then under President Joe Biden, steered hurricanes into Republican-leaning states in the Deep South.

Meteorologists at the time immediately pointed out that hurricanes possess such extraordinary amounts of energy — about 200 times the total electrical generating capacity of all humans on the planet — that it can’t even be reproduced by humans, much less be put under their control.

As Houston broadcast meteorologist Travis Herzog posted on Facebook Sunday, “cloud seeding cannot create a storm of this magnitude or size.”

“In fact, cloud seeding cannot even create a single cloud,” Herzog wrote. “All it can do is take an existing cloud and enhance the rainfall by up to 20%. Most estimates have the rainfall enhancement in a much lower range.”

Even if any cloud seeding occurred, “it is physically impossible for that to have created this weather system,” he said.

“This is a matter of scale. If I blow out a candle with my breath, does that mean I can then go blow out a raging wildfire? It is the same with cloud-seeding,” Herzog concluded.

What is cloud seeding?

Although human-engineered hurricanes are impossible, real weather modification projects like cloud seeding, have been underway for decades in Texas and beyond. However, even the results of these efforts are fairly limited, like fractions of inches of rain per year.

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the state agency that administers the 1967 Texas Weather Modification Act to regulate the use of cloud seeding, says on its website that "there is no evidence that seeding causes clouds to grow substantially taller and produce unwanted effects (such as damaging winds, hail, and flash floods)." 

How does cloud seeding work? To get rain, you need more than just moisture in the air: The microscopic water droplets in a cloud also need to attach to something else to condense into a raindrop and fall to the ground. Typically in nature, the water attaches to dust or salt particles, called cloud condensation nuclei, that are floating through the atmosphere.

Cloud seeding helps stimulate rainfall by injecting cumulus clouds — the most capable of generating heavy rainfall — with other materials to enhance precipitation, such as silver iodide or calcium chloride particles.

Bria DeCarlo, a former project meteorologist for the South Texas Weather Modification Association, told the Houston Chronicle last year that cloud seeding can seem unfamiliar or intimidating but “weather modification is a long-term water management strategy that has been proven to be effective for the drought-stricken areas across the United States and Texas,” DeCarlo said.

In Uvalde County in 2022, for instance, the South Texas Weather Modification Association found only an 0.89-inch increase in rain from cloud seeding. That may not seem like a lot, but it’s close to success for DeCarlo.

“Some years, we may only produce about half an inch increase or less,” DeCarlo said. “Hitting that inch increase is the benchmark for success. It’s really good. But any precipitation increase is good, especially down here.”.”” Hou Chron ($)

THE BLOTTER

“Man accused in deadly UT stabbing could be released, victim's mother calls it 'terrifying',” CBS Austin’s Abigail Velez — “T

“2 dead, 1 missing after San Gabriel River flooding in Williamson County,” CBS Austin’s Farrah Walton – “Two people have died and one other person remains missing after severe flooding along the San Gabriel River in Williamson County over the weekend.

The first victim, recovered late Saturday night by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, was identified as 22-year-old Kaitlyn Swallow, who was from the Liberty Hill area. After a full day of searching, the remains of another individual was recovered.

Heavy rain Saturday morning caused the San Gabriel River to rise more than 36 feet, making familiar swimming spots unrecognizable. Colter Davidson, who grew up swimming at Blue Hole in Georgetown, said he was stunned by the damage.

The Sheriff’s Office Swift Water Rescue Team spent the day on the water searching for the missing individuals. In addition, they conducted ground searches and dispatched a K9.

The deputies were assisted by a STAR Flight helicopter from Travis County, as well as received assistance from Milam County, Cedar Park and various fire departments from around the area.

“Just seeing the bridge, how there was water close to going over it and standing where that’s at, it’s just unbelievable,” Davidson said.

“All those rocks, those rocks have never been there,” he added.

Rescue crews responded to 10 missions across Williamson County on Saturday, rescuing 27 people, according to officials. That included 16 people evacuated by helicopter from Hope House in Liberty Hill after RVs were swept away by floodwaters.

“We have hundreds of people over the last couple of days that have spent hundreds of manhours handling the storm and the rescue efforts,” Williamson County Judge Steven Snell said.

Snell said the county sent out more than 1,500 alert messages warning residents of rising floodwaters, and first responders went door to door to help protect lives and property.

“It’s been a tough day, tough couple of days not only here in Williamson County, but throughout central Texas, so thoughts and prayers definitely go out to our neighbors in the surrounding counties that have had to deal with the tragedy,” Snell said.

Now, the focus is on recovery as the community begins the long process of healing.

“This community will bounce back, the immediate needs will be met for those that lost everything, and the ongoing needs will be met through good planning but we have a community that cares about each other,” said District 4 Georgetown City Council Member Ron Garland.” CBS Austin

QUICK LINKS

With cap of $687M, bond task force to weigh $4.4B in city needs - Austin Monitor

Heavy rains leave at least 11 dead in the Austin region; flood warning for river in Georgetown - KUT

‘God was with us’: Leander woman describes being swept away by floods, surviving in tree - KXAN Austin

2 girls from Austin among victims in flash floods at Camp Mystic - KVUE

Search efforts continue as flash flooding leaves at least 10 dead in Central Texas - KVUE

As rescue efforts continue in Nameless Creek area, resident opens up about home damaged during devastating floods - KVUE

Around 70 wildlife critters rescued after storms - KXAN Austin

Abbott: Special session may address warnings after deadly Texas floods - KXAN Austin

8-year-old Austin girls, Linnie and Mary, among Texas flood victims from Camp Mystic - Austin American-Statesman

Austin Pets Alive! takes in roughly 100 animals after Central Texas flooding - KEYE

36-year-old Texas restaurant chain closes all locations - Chron

Car shows and a rodeo: 10 Leander, Liberty Hill events this July, August - Community Impact

1 dead, 2 missing in Williamson County after July 5 floods - Community Impact

Austin transportation commission proposes narrower lanes to improve safety, cut crashes - Community Impact

Updated: 2 dead, 1 missing in Williamson County after July 5 floods - Community Impact

4 confirmed deaths, unconfirmed number missing after floods impact Travis County - Community Impact

Coffee, matcha, ice cream: 14 Cedar Park business updates to check out - Community Impact

Camp Mystic director Dick Eastland dies while trying to save girls from Texas floods - Austin American-Statesman

Casis Elementary holds vigil to honor victim in Kerrville flood - Austin American-Statesman

At least 8 dead, 18 missing in Austin-area floods. Travis County hardest hit. - Austin American-Statesman

Aerial photos show devastation after Travis County flooding. See aftermath - Austin American-Statesman

Tragedy hit quickly in Central Texas floods. Answers must follow | Editorial - Austin American-Statesman

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