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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.
The city of Leander is expected to provide an update on recovery efforts at 3 p.m. Friday. KVUE plans to stream the presser on our digital platforms, including KVUE+.
The organizations working together to help the flood victims said that 'no additional in-kind donations (clothing, food, supplies) are needed in Kerrville.' They said the best way to help is with monetary donations.
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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.
Authorities have identified the second flood victim recovered in Williamson County as 64-year-old Sherry Merlene Richardson of Liberty Hill, the Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday.
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.