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TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — The deadline for Travis County residents who were impacted by the July Fourth floods has been extended. The deadline has been extended from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10, according to ...

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Travis County Commissioners on Tuesday are set to discuss response to natural disasters or other emergencies, including the deadly July flooding. The flooding during the ...