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Protecting your well water after a flood: What You Need to Know

Flooding can have a devastating impact on homes and communities—but one often overlooked danger comes from below the surface. If you rely on a private water well for your household water, floodwaters can pose serious risks to your water quality and health.

San Saba County responds to Historic Back-to-Back Flooding Events

July 15, 2025San Saba County endured back-to-back historic flooding events over the past two weekends, as torrential rains swelled rivers, washed out roads, and inundated neighborhoods.

Mexican firefighters assist in flood recovery

A 13-person crew from Mexico joined Texas firefighters in rescue efforts in the Texas Hill Country, the Texas Standard reported. The firefighters are highly trained in search-and-rescue efforts and have volunteered all over the world.

AVOID THE HIGHLAND LAKES while flood operations are underway

AUSTIN, Texas – As rain continues to fall and flood operations increase at dams along the Highland Lakes, the Lower Colorado River Authority is recommending everyone stay off the lakes for the time being.

Floodwaters leave trail of devastation through Hill Country

Floodwaters that surged through the Texas Hill Country over the Fourth of July claimed lives, destroyed homes and caused major damage to farms and ranches.

Space Shuttle Discovery bound for Houston under federal budget provision

Congress’ newly passed federal budget bill includes funds for the transition of the space shuttle “Discovery” from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia, to Houston, Texas.

From crisis to recovery: Capital Farm Credit contribution boosts flood relief efforts

COLLEGE STATION - Capital Farm Credit recently joined the Texas Farm Credit District, in partnership with other entities including CoBank, AgFirst, AgWest, the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation and Farmer Mac to commit over $270,000 to support relief and recovery efforts for those...

Farm Credit Bank of Texas & Partners Unite to Support Texas Hill Country Flood Relief

AUSTIN, Texas – July 09, 2025 – In the wake of the devastating floods that struck the Texas Hill Country over Independence Day weekend, the Texas Farm Credit District, in partnership with CoBank, AgFirst, AgWest, AgSouth, First South, the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation, and Farmer...