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Flood-ravaged Texas Hill Country home rebuilt after first responder's devastating loss
By Bo Evans at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 30, 2026
· 4 min read
A century-old family home along the Guadalupe River was nearly lost in a devastating flood, but a San Antonio police officer and his wife are finally back home thanks to a community effort that rebuilt more than a house — it restored a piece of their family's history. A century-old family ...
Key takeaway "This property has been in my family for 100 years.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? A century-old family home along the Guadalupe River was nearly lost in a devastating flood, but a San Antonio police officer and his wife are finally back home thanks to a community effort that rebuilt more than a house — it restored a piece of their family's history. A century-old family ...
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