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One Year Later: Photojournalists tell their story of covering the Hill Country Floods
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· July 4, 2026
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Key points Recovery efforts are ongoing, with progress being made but still more work to be done. It has been one year since the Hill Country flood disaster.
It has been one year since the Hill Country flood disaster. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with progress being made but still more work to be done.
The story of the floods is being retold through the eyes of photojournalists who covered the event. Their experiences and footage are being shared, providing a glimpse into the disaster and its aftermath.
For a more in-depth look at the floods and the recovery process, further information is available from News 4 San Antonio, including a report by Darian Trotter that features hours of video footage from photojournalists who were on the scene.
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Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local ·
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