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A year after the Hill Country floods, two communities face different recoveries
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: By David Martin Davies Texas Public Radio , as published by Denton Record-Chronicle
· July 1, 2026
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Key points The floods had a significant impact on homes along the Upper Guadalupe River. Some residents, like Juliet and Scott Welden, are rebuilding their homes on the same properties where they were originally located.
In nearby areas, communities are recovering from floods that occurred about a year ago. The floods had a significant impact on homes along the Upper Guadalupe River.
Some residents, like Juliet and Scott Welden, are rebuilding their homes on the same properties where they were originally located. Construction crews are working to complete the new homes.
Further details about the recovery efforts and the status of the affected communities can be found in the Denton Record-Chronicle.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
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What is this story about? In nearby areas, communities are recovering from floods that occurred about a year ago. The floods had a significant impact on homes along the Upper Guadalupe River. Some residents, like Juliet and…
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