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One year later: Family, friends remember man who died in Burnet County flood
By Kevin Baskar at KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
About a year after devastating flooding hit Burnet County, family members and friends are remembering William “Govani” Venus, one of at least five people who died. One year later, Govani is laid to rest at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
Key takeaway One year later, Govani is laid to rest at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? About a year after devastating flooding hit Burnet County, family members and friends are remembering William “Govani” Venus, one of at least five people who died. One year later, Govani is laid to rest at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
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