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Persistent rain across Central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend has caused flooding and evacuations along the San Gabriel River in Georgetown. (Courtesy Gabbie Hernandez)

Relief, cleanup underway in Central Texas after floods kill at least 69 people

By Elle Bent, Darcy Sprague

Heavy rains caused flooding over the 4th of July weekend, resulting in at least 69 deaths, including four in Travis County and one in Williamson County. Locally, parts of Georgetown, Liberty Hill and Leander were severely impacted by flood water.

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