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July 17, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 17, 2025: Flood recovery efforts in Travis County continue more than 12 days since devastating floods

By: Juan Garcia

Central Texas top stories for July 17, 2025. Recovery work is not letting up in the Big Sandy Creek community. Floodgate operations have ended for now along the Highland Lakes system. Williamson County is opening a disaster recovery center to provide in-person support for people affected by the flooding. The City of Austin is considering a budget proposal that includes cuts to overtime for Austin Firefighters.