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.
Plans from a developer to reimagine part of a nearly 48-acre lot from offices into multifamily and recreational use near Four Points were approved at the July 1 city of Austin Zoning and Platting commission meeting.
Before the law was passed, the Texas Education Agency required school administrators to refer families to the local IDD health authorities when they turn 14 as they prepare for their adult tradition out of high school, according to legislative documents.
County officials are focused on locating the two missing people, one of which was swept away from their vehicle July 5.
House Bill 24, effective later this year, will raise the bar for residents to challenge zoning cases near their properties.
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Despite living in high-risk flood zones, less than 25% of homeowners in Harris County carry flood insurance, leaving many exposed to costly damage. In cities such as Bellaire and West University Place, officials are working to close that gap by investing in flood mitigation projects and participating in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community Rating System, which lowers insurance premiums for residents.
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.
