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As of July 15, Travis County had surveyed around $73 million in damages from severe flooding over the Fourth of July weekend. (Sam Schaffer/Community Impact)

Sandy Creek residents speak out as Travis County continues flood recovery

By Haley McLeod

Sandy Creek residents stood before Travis County commissioners July 15 demanding more help after severe flooding ravaged neighborhoods across the northwest part of the county.

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Williamson County was added to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program, which allows government entities to apply for FEMA assistance and get reimbursed for damages to public property. The San Gabriel Park in Georgetown was heavily damaged from the July 5 flood.

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Swimmers are advised to use caution as debris and bacteria remain elevated in Central Texas lakes after unprecedented rainfall. (Community Impact staff)

Published 5:32 PM | Jul 18, 2025 CDT

Locals warned to use caution on lakes near Austin after severe flooding

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Travis County emergency response officials announced the opening of a temporary low-water crossing July 14 at the Sandy Creek Bridge after severe flooding. (Sam Schaffer/Community Impact)

Published 5:47 PM | Jul 15, 2025 CDT

July 15 update: The latest on recovery efforts for Travis County deadly flooding

On July 15, Williamson County Judge Steven Snell and Commissioner Russ Boles voted against approving a commercial contract to explore 481 acres of land in Florence as a potential site for the Jail and Justice Center complex relocation.

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Williamson County weighs $7M Florence property for future jail complex

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President Donald Trump speaks during a July 11 roundtable in Kerrville, after he toured sites that were hit by deadly flooding a week earlier. (Screenshot courtesy the White House)

Published 7:57 PM | Jul 11, 2025 CDT

President Trump visits Hill Country flood sites amid criticism of emergency response

Williamson County Sheriff Matthew Lindemann and Rep. Caroline Harris Davila, R-Round Rock discuss details of the July 5 flooding event and resources for residents during a July 11 county commissioners meeting.

Updated 3:01 PM | Jul 12, 2025 CDT

FEMA aid extended to Williamson County residents following Central Texas floods

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Multiple agencies are working to restore bridge access into the Sandy Creek community after severe flooding over the first weekend of July 2025. (Sam Schaffer/Community Impact)

Updated 2:58 PM | Jul 10, 2025 CDT