Gillespie County rebuilding after historic flooding leaves damaged bridges, debris

Days after historic flooding sent the Pedernales River surging through Gillespie County, residents and local officials are now focused on cleanup and recovery.
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Kevin Baskar, KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News · · 1 min read

Days after historic flooding sent the Pedernales River surging through Gillespie County, residents and local officials are now focused on cleanup and recovery.
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