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In this flood-ravaged South Texas town, residents are rebuilding while waiting for federal aid
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Priscilla Rice , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR)
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The town of Crystal City, located in Zavala County, was hit by flooding that affected a wide area of Texas.
Residents in a rural South Texas town are rebuilding after historic flooding. The town of Crystal City, located in Zavala County, was hit by flooding that affected a wide area of Texas. The flooding occurred less than a month ago, and since then, residents have been working together to recover.
They are salvaging what they can and trying to piece their lives back together. Further details about the flooding and recovery efforts in Crystal City are available from Texas Public Radio.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 16, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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