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‘After the Flood’ podcast: Second episode examines why the Texas Hill Country is so vulnerable to flooding
By Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
After the Flood, a collaboration of The Texas Newsroom and PBS' Frontline, is an intimate and deeply reported look at the catastrophic Central Texas flooding that killed more than 130 people over the Fourth of July weekend in 2025.
Why this matters in The Bellaire
The catastrophic Central Texas flooding that occurred over the Fourth of July weekend in 2025, resulting in the loss of more than 130 lives, may seem like a distant tragedy to some Bellaire residents, but its implications are closer to home than they think. As a community within the Houston area, Bellaire is no stranger to flooding, and the factors that contribute to the Texas Hill Country's vulnerability to flooding are similarly relevant to local concerns. The city's own experiences with flooding, particularly in recent years, underscore the need for continued investment in flood mitigation and infrastructure. Bellaire's residents and city officials would do well to pay attention to the findings and discussions presented in the 'After the Flood' podcast, as they may offer valuable insights and lessons for addressing local flood risks and protecting the community from future disasters.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? After the Flood, a collaboration of The Texas Newsroom and PBS' Frontline, is an intimate and deeply reported look at the catastrophic Central Texas flooding that killed more than 130 people over the Fourth of July weekend in 2025.
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