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‘After the Flood’ podcast: Second episode examines why the Texas Hill Country is so vulnerable to flooding
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· July 1, 2026
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Key points The series, called After the Flood, is a collaboration between The Texas Newsroom and PBS' Frontline. This flooding resulted in significant loss of life, with over 130 people killed during the Fourth of July weekend in 2025.
A podcast series is examining flooding in Texas, with a focus on the state's vulnerability to such disasters. The series, called After the Flood, is a collaboration between The Texas Newsroom and PBS' Frontline. The podcast is taking a close look at the catastrophic flooding that occurred in Central Texas.
This flooding resulted in significant loss of life, with over 130 people killed during the Fourth of July weekend in 2025. Further details about the podcast series and its examination of Texas flooding are available from the source, including a second episode that specifically explores the Texas Hill Country's vulnerability to flooding.
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Category: local Published: July 1, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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