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Central Texas stops to remember the lives lost one year ago in the Hill Country floods
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 5, 2026
· 1 min read
People all across the Texas Hill Country paused today to honor and remember those who were lost in the 2025 floods that killed over 100 people. Ken Molestina reports.
Key takeaway People all across the Texas Hill Country paused today to honor and remember those who were lost in the 2025 floods that killed over 100 people.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The somber anniversary of the 2025 Hill Country floods brings to mind the potential risks that Southlake residents face in their own community, given the city's location within the Dallas-Fort Worth area. While Southlake is not typically associated with the same level of flood risk as the Hill Country, the city's proximity to major waterways and its history of flash flooding events serve as a reminder to remain vigilant. As the community reflects on the lives lost in the Hill Country, it is also an opportunity for Southlake residents to review their own emergency preparedness plans and stay informed about flood risk mitigation efforts in their area. The city's public safety officials and emergency management teams play a crucial role in educating residents on flood safety and response, and their work is especially relevant in the context of this somber anniversary.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? People all across the Texas Hill Country paused today to honor and remember those who were lost in the 2025 floods that killed over 100 people. Ken Molestina reports.
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