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After the floods, botanical garden works to replant trees, help Hill Country ‘come back stronger’
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Shari Biediger , as published by San Antonio Report
· July 4, 2026
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Key points The flooding happened on July 4, 2025, and was followed by a cleanup effort. The report was posted on July 4, 2026, and provides more information on the situation.
Catastrophic flooding occurred in the area, affecting homes and businesses. The flooding also had a significant impact on the local botanical garden, causing damage to iconic trees. Century-old bald cypress and American sycamore trees were washed away or severely battered.
The flooding happened on July 4, 2025, and was followed by a cleanup effort. The botanical garden is now working to replant trees and aid in the recovery of the Hill Country.
Further details about the flooding and the garden's efforts to recover are available from the San Antonio Report. The report was posted on July 4, 2026, and provides more information on the situation.
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Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Report ·
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