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One year after catastrophic floods tore through Central Texas, killing over 130 people and leaving communities in ruins, the fight for recovery continues. In Kerr County alone, 19 lives were lost as the Guadalupe River overflowed, and search teams still scour waters for two missing children and an adult. Residents like Ashlee Willis, who lost her family’s 36-year-old home, face mounting frustrations with insurance, outdated infrastructure, and slow rebuilding. The storm’s intensity was fueled by “rain bombs” — a deadly mix of tropical remnants and Texas’s “Flash Flood Alley” terrain — overwhelming dams and turning creeks into torrents. While new laws now mandate better flood warnings and camp safety, Camp Mystic has withdrawn its reopening plans amid lawsuits. Though hundreds are moving into permanent housing, healing and preparedness remain incomplete as communities demand accountability and resilience for the next storm.

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