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As floodwaters rise again, Texas Hill Country bar owner relives last year’s devastation
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· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The owner's RV park was severely damaged about a year ago when the Guadalupe River overflowed.
A Texas Hill Country bar owner is experiencing a sense of deja vu as floodwaters rise again. The owner's RV park was severely damaged about a year ago when the Guadalupe River overflowed. The devastating event resulted in a family being swept away by the powerful water.
Details of the incident are available from Houston Public Media. Further information about the current flooding and its impact on the area can be found through the same source, providing updates on the situation in the Texas Hill Country.
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Category: parks Published: July 17, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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