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After historic floods, Texas Hill Country Little League is back
By Bo Evans at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 29, 2026
· 4 min read
There's nothing more quintessential to being a kid than playing Little League baseball, but on July Fourth, 2025, along with so much more, the Little League fields of Hill Country were destroyed, along with the innocence of thousands of kids who live here. With so much else to rebuild, a basebal...
Key takeaway I got up early, took a shower, did my hair," said Lilly Wirth, a softball player.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The resurgence of Little League baseball in the Texas Hill Country is a testament to the community's resilience in the face of devastating floods. For Southlake residents, this story hits close to home, as many have family and friends in the Hill Country who were affected by the disaster. The fact that the Little League fields were rebuilt in time for opening day this March is a remarkable achievement, and a credit to the determination of local families and the support of major league friends. As Southlake's own community continues to grow and develop, the story of the Hill Country Little League serves as a reminder of the importance of community-led initiatives and partnerships in rebuilding and revitalizing local amenities. The success of this effort will likely inspire similar projects in Southlake, where community engagement and youth sports are highly valued.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? There's nothing more quintessential to being a kid than playing Little League baseball, but on July Fourth, 2025, along with so much more, the Little League fields of Hill Country were destroyed, along with the innocence of thousands of kids who live here. With so much else to rebuild, a basebal...
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